Euro NCAP (25 octombrie 2023): 5 stele – Adulți 89%, Copii 87%, Pietoni 85%, Asistență 79%.
DolphinEuro NCAP
BYD
Dolphin
2024340 km range95 hp7.0s 0-100160 km/h
BEVhatchbackEU HomologatedFeaturedNot sold in Romania
This model is not officially sold in Romania (no importer, or not launched here). Kept for reference; not ranked.
About
The BYD Dolphin is a compact electric hatchback that makes EV ownership accessible. Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0, it features the ultra-safe LFP Blade Battery in two capacity options: 44.9 kWh (340 km range) and 60.4 kWh (427 km range). The top variant delivers 204 hp with a 0-100 km/h time of 7.0 seconds. Its youthful, marine-inspired design stands out in the segment, while the interior offers a 12.8-inch rotating display, V2L capability, and a surprisingly roomy cabin. With 5-star Euro NCAP safety and BYD's 6-year warranty, the Dolphin is one of Europe's most compelling affordable EVs.
Highlights
- From €29,990 — affordable EV entry
- Up to 427 km WLTP range
- Blade Battery (LFP) safety
- V2L vehicle-to-load capability
- 5-star Euro NCAP
Performance
Power Output95hp
Power (kW)70kW
Torque310Nm
Top Speed160km/h
0-100 km/h7.0s
Drive TypeFWD
Battery Capacity44.9kWh
WLTP Range340km
DC Charge Power88.0kW
AC Charge Power7.0kW
DC Charge Time29min
Length4290mm
Width1770mm
Height1570mm
Wheelbase2700mm
Trunk Volume345L
Seats5
Euro NCAP Rating5 / 5
EU Homologated
Service in Europe
Warranty6 years / 150,000 km
Available Markets
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Facts about BYD Dolphin
Compiled from Romanian-market sources; the fact text is kept in Romanian, every fact links to its original source.
ADAC Autotest (11 noiembrie 2024): BYD Dolphin – consum Ecotest 19,1 kWh/100 km, autonomie 350 km, încărcare DC medie 68 kW (max 86,2 kW) la 10–80%, distanță de frânare 38,3 m de la 100 km/h; notă generală 2,3.
DolphinIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
Pe 6 martie 2025 BYD a prezentat facelift-urile Atto 3 și Dolphin cu sistemul ADAS bazat pe camere „God's Eye C” (trei camere), selector de viteze mutat pe coloana volanului la Atto 3 și o nouă variantă de 130 kW la Dolphin.
Atto 3 / DolphinUpdates & OTA
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Update-ul OTA BYD V1.8.0 (2 iulie 2024) a adăugat Apple CarPlay wireless (anterior doar cu cablu) pe Atto 3, Seal și Dolphin, plus optimizări ADAS (frecvență/volum avertizări) și limbi noi pentru asistentul vocal.
Atto 3 / Seal / DolphinUpdates & OTA
Facts that apply to any BYD model
Pe 20 ianuarie 2026 BYD a anunțat extinderea retroactivă a garanției bateriei Blade în SEE/UK/Elveția la 8 ani sau 250.000 km cu SOH minim 70% (anterior 8 ani/200.000 km), valabilă pentru toate modelele EV și Super Hybrid deja vândute și noi.
Warranty & assistance
Manualul de garanție limitată BYD (versiune RO, ianuarie 2026): vehicul 72 luni/150.000 km; baterie HV 96 luni/250.000 km cu SOH minim 70%; unitate de propulsie 96 luni/150.000 km; anticoroziune 144 luni; baterie 12V 24 luni; anumite piese (suspensie, rulmenți, multimedia) 48 luni/120.000 km.
Warranty & assistance
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the BYD Dolphin?
The BYD Dolphin has a WLTP range of 340 km. It uses a 44.9 kWh battery.
How powerful is the BYD Dolphin?
The BYD Dolphin produces 95 hp (70 kW). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7 seconds. Its top speed is 160 km/h.
Where can I find a BYD dealer in Romania?
BYD has 29 confirmed dealer locations across 25 counties in Romania.
How fast does the BYD Dolphin charge?
The BYD Dolphin supports DC fast charging at up to 88 kW. The listed DC fast-charge time is 29 minutes.
Is the BYD Dolphin EU-homologated?
Yes, the BYD Dolphin has confirmed EU homologation.
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ChinaCars Score
Unranked — insufficient data
The model is listed in the catalogue but gets no score or position until it has real data on every applicable axis (11/12 fields filled).
not sold in Romania, or availability unconfirmed · no published price · missing: value
Valuen/a
Range26
Performance32
Safety & warranty88
Practicality44
Charging42
Data completeness: 11/12 fields
5/5
Euro NCAP
8
Markets
2024
Model Year
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