BYD Dolphin

Essential

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Essential

1-speed , 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD

$29,990

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Audio System

Colour Screen: yes

Digital Radio: yes

Radio Type: FM

Touch Screen: yes

External Connections

USB (Front): yes

Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0

Total Front USB Connections: 1

Total Rear USB Connections: 0

Remote Audio Controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of Speakers: 6

Black Trim

Around Side Windows: yes

Body Style

Body Type: Hatchback

Local Body Type: Hatchback

Platform Code: E-Platform 3.0

Wheelbase Type: Short

Spoiler

Location: Roof

Location: Boot/Hatch

Disc Brakes

Number of Disc Brakes: 4

Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

Type: Rigid

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control: yes

Stop Go Function: Stop & Go

Driver Modes

Engine Mapping: yes

Embedded Infotainment User Interface

UI Number of Months Online Services: 24

Entertainment Display Screen

Location: Front

Front Screen Size (in): 12.80

Front Touch Screen: yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited

Android Wireless Connection: yes

Apple Carplay: yes

Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited

Apple Wireless Connection: yes

Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0

Navigational Systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Includes EV Intelligent Route Planning: yes

Information Type: 3d And Voice

Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36

Screen Size (in): 12.80

Traffic Info: yes

Over Air Updates

Type: Ota Updates

Parking Assistance

Location: Rear

Rear Type: Guidance Display

Parking Distance System

Location: Front

Front Type: Sensor & Camera

Location: Rear

Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

Location: Side

Side Type: Camera

Power Outlet 12V

Location (12V): Front

Remote Battery Management

Includes Battery Status Checking: yes

Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes

Months Subscription Included: 24

Remote HVAC Control

Includes Cooling: yes

Includes Heating: yes

Includes Internet: yes

Includes Phone: yes

Includes Timer: yes

Months Subscription Included: Unlimited

Remote Services

Beep Flash: yes

Driving History Analysis: yes

Find My Car: yes

Months Subscription Included: 24

Remote Lock Unlock: yes

Vehicle Diagnostics: yes

Vehicle Start: yes

Smart Card/Smart Key

Includes Keyless Entry: yes

Includes Keyless Start: yes

Includes Walk Away Locking: yes

USB Charging Port

Location: Front

Number of Ports in Front: 2

Location: Rear

Number of Ports in Rear: 2

Vanity Mirror

Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes

Driver Mirror Location: Driver

Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes

Location: Passenger

Vehicle 360 View Camera

3D Enhanced View: yes

Voice Activating System

Includes Air Conditioning: yes

Includes Audio Player: yes

Includes Navigation System: yes

Includes Phone: yes

Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own

Cargo Capacity

Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0

Frunk Capacity (L): 0

Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own

Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 46.3

Rear Seat Down (L): 1310

Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.2

Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 345

External Dimensions

Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10500

Front Track (in): 60.2

Front Track (mm): 1530

Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1

Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130

Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.4

Overall Height (in): 61.8

Overall Height (mm): 1570

Overall Length (in): 168.9

Overall Length (mm): 4290

Overall Width (in): 69.7

Overall Width (mm): 1770

Rear Track (in): 60.2

Rear Track (mm): 1530

Wheelbase (in): 106.3

Wheelbase (mm): 2700

Doors

Location: Driver

Driver Door Type: Front Hinged

Location: Passenger

Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

Location: Rear Driver

Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged

Location: Rear Passenger

Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

Rear Door

Type: Lifting Gate

Electrical System

Voltage: 12

Emission Control Level

CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0

CO2 Level (Combined): 0

CO2 Level (Urban): 0

Standard Met: ZEV

Energy Recuperation

Level Selection: yes

WLTP Emissions

BEV (Combined): 0.0

BEV Testing Type: BEV

Fuel

Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric

Fuel Type: Electric

Charging Connector

CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes

CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front Side

CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)

Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes

Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front Side

Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)

Charging Information

Mode 2 Amps: 10

Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.20

Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2

Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100

Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0

Mode 2 Voltage: 220

Mode 3 amps (A): 10

Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 7.06

Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 13.43

Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 7.06

Mode 3 Duration: 6.41

Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00

Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00

Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3

Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100

Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0

Mode 3 Voltage: 220

Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.71

Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.71

Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.85

Mode 4 Duration: 0.48

Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00

Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00

Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4

Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80

Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30

Electric Driven Wheels

Electric Driven Wheels: Front

Electric Motor

Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous

Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 180

Motor 1 Location: Front

Motor 1 Number: 1

Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 95.2

Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 70.0

Electric Power Source

Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes

Battery (Ah): 135.0

Battery Cell Type: Prismatic

Battery Supplier: BYD

Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate

Battery Voltage: 333.0

Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0

Maximum Battery (kWh): 44.96

Number of kWh Included: 0

Number of Months Subscription Included: 0

Onboard Charger: 7.0

Range (km): 410.00

Range (miles): 254.76

V2L Charging

Maximum Outlet Power: 3.3

Number of Outlets: 1

Total Power: 3.3

Computer

Average Fuel Consumption: yes

Display Screen

Location: Dashboard Centre 1

Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Swivelling

Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.80

Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes

Location: Instrument Cluster 1

Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 5.00

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

Displays Pressure Reading: yes

Luxury Trim

Instrument Panel: Piano Black

Headlight Control

Active High Beam: yes

Directional Headlights: yes

Dusk Sensor: yes

Height Adjustment: Manual

Headlights

High Beam Bulb Type: LED

Low Beam Bulb Type: LED

Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

LED Lights

Location: Brake Lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights

Location: High Beam

Location: Low Beam

Location: Rear Lights

Power Locks

Operation: Card Key

Paint

External Colour: Gray

Two Tone: yes

Type: Metallic

Performance

Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.3

Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 160

Maximum Speed (km/h): 160

Maximum Speed (mph): 99

Power

Maximum Power (hp/PS): 95

Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 95

Maximum Power (kW): 70

Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 70

Maximum Torque (Nm): 180

Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 180

Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0

Power Consumption

Combined (km/kWh): 0.1

Combined (kWh/100 miles): 24.5

Combined (kWh/100km): 15.2

Combined (kWh/km): 0.3

Combined (kWh/mile): 0.2

Combined (miles/kWh): 0.2

Combined (Wh/km): 152

Combined (Wh/mile): 245

Glass Roof

Sunshade Type: Electric

Airbags

Number of Airbags: 8

Autonomous Drive

Active Lane Control: yes

Level: 2 - Partial Automation

Crash Test Results

ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 89.0

ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0

ANCAP Date Tested: 20231001

ANCAP Overall: 5.0

ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 85.0

ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20291231

ANCAP Rating Year: 2023

ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 77.0

ANCAP Standard: Ancap

ANCAP Version Tested: Dolphin Lhd

Front Airbag

Location: Driver

Location: Passenger

Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Includes Braking: yes

Type: Sensor & Camera

Front Seat Belts

Driver Height Adjustable: yes

Driver Pre Tensioners: yes

Driver Seat Position: Driver

Passenger Height Adjustable: yes

Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes

Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

Head Restraints

Front Seats Integrated: yes

Front Seats Location: Front Seats

Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

Rear Seats Number: 3

Lane Departure Warning

Activates Steering: yes

Overtaking Sensor

Active Without Turn Signal: yes

Buzzer: yes

Manufacturer Code: Blind Spot Detection

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Includes Braking: yes

Type: Sensor

Rear Seat Belts

Center Seat Position: Centre

Center Type: 3-Point

Driver Seat Position: Driver

Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

Side Airbag

Location: Front

Side Curtain Airbag

Location: Front And Rear

Front Seat

Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes

Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric

Location: Driver

Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3

Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric

Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric

Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket

Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes

Location: Passenger

Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2

Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric

Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric

Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

Seat Upholstery

Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

Seating

Capacity: 5

Configuration: 2+3

Intermediate Service

Distance (km): 20000

Distance (miles): 12427

Period (Months): 12

Steering Wheel

Height Adjustment: yes

Multi Function: yes

Type: Synthetic Leather

Cup Holders

Location: Front Seats

Location: Rear Seats

Suspension

Location: Front

Front Spring Type: Coil

Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

Front Type: Strut

Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

Location: Rear

Rear Spring Type: Coil

Rear Type: Torsion Beam

Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

Drive

Driven Wheels: Front

Transmission

Code: Bydnt18

Description: Automatic

Number of Simulated Gears: 0

Number of Speeds: 1

Shift Lever Location: Dash

Type: Automatic

Air Conditioning

Type: Fully-Auto

Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

Secondary Ventilation Controls

Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

Ventilation System

Digital Display: yes

Heat Pump: yes

Ion Filtering: yes

Touch Screen Controls: yes

Door Mirrors/Cameras

Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned

Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes

Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver

Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned

Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes

Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger

Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power Windows

Front Electric Windows: Front

Rear Electric Windows: Rear

Privacy Glass

Location: Rear

Location: Rear Side

Windshield Wipers

Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

Weights

Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0

Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0

Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0

Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0

Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1916

Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4224

Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1506

Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3320

Tare Weight (kg): 1506

Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0

Tires

Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89

Location: Front

Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60

Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer

Front Wheels Tire Width: 195

Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89

Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear

Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer

Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

Wheels

Location: Front

Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16

Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

Front Wheels Two Tone: yes

Location: Rear

Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16

Rear Rim Type: Alloy

Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

Rear Two Tone: yes

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