BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active

Expected from March 2024

£26,000 *Price from

44.9 kWhUseable Battery

160 mi *Real Range

281 Wh/mi *Efficiency

This electric vehicle is not available yet

Specifications with an * are estimates.

Price from * £26,000

Availability	Expected
Available to order from *	March 2024
Available to order until	-

Lease (BCH) from * £390 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge *	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is an estimated On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 110 - 235 mi

City - Cold Weather *	160 mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	110 mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	135 mi

City - Mild Weather *	235 mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	140 mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	180 mi

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 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph *	10.0 sec
Top Speed	93 mph
Electric Range *	160 mi

Total Power	70 kW (94 hp)
Total Torque	133 lb-ft
Drive	Front

Battery

Nominal Capacity *	46.0 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	104
Architecture	400 V

Useable Capacity	44.9 kWh
Cathode Material	LFP
Pack Configuration	104s1p
Nominal Voltage	333 V

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Front
Charge Power	7.4 kW AC
Charge Time (0->160 mi)	7h15m
Charge Speed	22 mph

Rapid Charging

Fastcharge Port	CCS
FC Port Location	Right Side - Front
Fastcharge Power (max)	60 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (16->128 mi)	40 min
Fastcharge Speed	160 mph

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Capability	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Exterior Outlet(s)	Not Available
Interior Outlet(s)	Not Available

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H Capability AC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

V2H Capability DC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G Capability AC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

V2G Capability DC	Not Available
Max. Output Power	Not Available

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	160 mi
Vehicle Consumption *	281 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	144 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range *	211 mi
Rated Consumption *	245 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption *	213 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent *	165 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	190 mpg

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.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 191 - 408 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather *	281 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	408 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	333 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather *	191 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	321 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	249 Wh/mi

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 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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

Car Body	Hatchback
Segment	Small Family Car
Roof Rails	No
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from *	£25,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) *	£519

BIK @ 20% *	£9 pcm
BIK @ 40% *	£17 pcm
BIK @ 45% *	£19 pcm

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from *	£25,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) *	£519

BIK @ 20% *	£9 pcm
BIK @ 40% *	£17 pcm
BIK @ 45% *	£19 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from *	£25,945
Benefit in Kind (BIK) *	£519

BIK @ 20% *	£9 pcm
BIK @ 40% *	£17 pcm
BIK @ 45% *	£19 pcm

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* = 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.

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Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

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.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	23 hours	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	14h30m	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	7h15m	22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW †	14h30m	11 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW †	7h15m	22 mph

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

Rapid 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	130 mph
CCS (100 kW DC)	60 kW †	50 kW †	40 min	160 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	60 kW †	50 kW †	40 min	160 mph

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

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

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All about the BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active

Pricing

The BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active has an estimated On The Road Price (OTR) of £26,000. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active is 70 kW (94 hp). The maximum torque is 133 lb-ft. The BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in an estimated 10.0 seconds. The top speed is 93 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active has an estimated total capacity of 46 kWh. The usable capacity is 44.9 kWh. An estimated range of about 160 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 110 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 235 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 7.4 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 7 hours 15 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 23 hours.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 60 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 50 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 40 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 110 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active is about 281 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 144 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 408 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 191 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Active emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from BYD

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