BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active

Available since July 2023

44.9 kWhUseable Battery

265 km *Real Range

169 Wh/km *Efficiency

Price

United Kingdom £26,195
The Netherlands €29,990
Germany Not Available

Available to Order

United Kingdom Since September 2024
The Netherlands Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
Germany Not Available
Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region and do not include any indirect incentives. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real Range Estimation between 185 - 395 km

City - Cold Weather * 260 km
Highway - Cold Weather * 185 km
Combined - Cold Weather * 220 km
City - Mild Weather * 395 km
Highway - Mild Weather * 240 km
Combined - Mild Weather * 300 km
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
1 / 5

First Leg Distance 188 km
Charging Stop 0km
Second Leg Distance 63 km
Total Distance 251 km
First Leg Duration 1h 43min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 34min
Total Duration 2h 32min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity * 46.0 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells 104
Architecture 400 V
Warranty Period 8 years
Warranty Mileage 200,000 km
Useable Capacity 44.9 kWh
Cathode Material LFP
Pack Configuration 104s1p
Nominal Voltage 333 V
Form Factor Prismatic
Name / Reference BYD BLADE

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Right Side - Front
Charge Power 7.4 kW AC
Charge Time (0->265 km) 7h15m
Charge Speed 37 km/h

Fast Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Right Side - Front
Charge Power (max) 60 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 50 kW DC
Charge Time (26->212 km) 40 min
Charge Speed 270 km/h
Autocharge Supported Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible No
Automatically using Navigation No
Click here for all charging information
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 12.3 sec
Top Speed 150 km/h
Electric Range * 265 km
Total Power 70 kW (95 PS)
Total Torque 180 Nm
Drive Front

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported No
Max. Output Power -
Exterior Outlet(s) -
Interior Outlet(s) -

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2H via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2G via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range * 265 km
Vehicle Consumption * 169 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 1.9 l/100km

WLTP Ratings

Range * 340 km
Rated Consumption * 152 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption * 132 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent * 1.7 l/100km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 1.5 l/100km
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 114 - 243 Wh/km

City - Cold Weather * 173 Wh/km
Highway - Cold Weather * 243 Wh/km
Combined - Cold Weather * 204 Wh/km
City - Mild Weather * 114 Wh/km
Highway - Mild Weather * 187 Wh/km
Combined - Mild Weather * 150 Wh/km
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant 89%
Child Occupant 87%
Rating Year 2023
Vulnerable Road Users 85%
Safety Assist 79%
For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length 4290 mm
Width 1770 mm
Width with mirrors 2012 mm
Height 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) * 1650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) No Data
Max. Payload No Data
Cargo Volume 345 L
Cargo Volume Max 1310 L
Cargo Volume Frunk 0 L
Roof Load No Data
Tow Hitch Possible No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked 0 kg
Towing Weight Braked 0 kg
Vertical Load Max No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats 5 people
Isofix Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle 10.5 m
Platform BYD E-PLATFORM 3.0
EV Dedicated Platform Yes
Car Body Hatchback
Segment C - Medium
Roof Rails No
Heat pump (HP) Yes
HP Standard Equipment Yes
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Europe

Charging an EV in Europe differs by country. Some European countries primarily use 1-phase connections to the grid, while other countries are almost exclusively using a 3-phase connection. The table below shows all possible ways the BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active can be charged, but some modes of charging might not be widely available in certain countries.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 23 hours 12 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 14h30m 18 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 7h15m 37 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW † 14h30m 18 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW † 7h15m 37 km/h

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
  • Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CCS (50 kW DC) 50 kW 40 kW † 50 min 220 km/h
CCS (100 kW DC) 60 kW † 50 kW † 40 min 270 km/h
CCS (150 kW DC) 60 kW † 50 kW † 40 min 270 km/h
This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

BYD Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

  • Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
  • Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
  • Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
  • Time: time needed for charging session
BYD Claimed Specifications
Max. Power Charge From Charge To Time
60 kW 10 % 80 % 38 min

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active
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216 km
1h 58min
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1h 43min
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251 km (2h 32min)
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1h 31min
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222 km (2h 16min)
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Mild Weather
288 km 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
251 km 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
222 km 1-Stop Range
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