BYD Dolphin - Another Quiet Genting Run | YS Khong Driving

This time we drive the official test car from BYD up Genting.
The most noticeable thing is the extreme quiet, almost serene pace of the climb.

[@muthukrishnanmurugiah5810]

Great review by a professional rally driver. Effortless driving uphill and I think above the speed limit, fantastic performance BYD extended range 👍

[@vijaynair6775]

The overtaking looks so effortless and smooth 👌 For sometime I have been driving with the lights on during the day, as an added safety like what uncle mentioned its for others to notice us 👍.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for taking note.

[@kevinchang18]

this channel has all the camera views nicely placed so enjoyable

[@maxcavalera9797]

I love the infotainment screen dark background. Makes it easier to see❤

[@Richard1855]

I totally agree with you regarding switching on your headlights. This is more so here in Australia, where we are prone to early morning fog. Unfortunately not ALL drivers have this mindset and they sometimes become a hazard as a result. Must be a strange feeling for you, after having driven cars with internal combustion engines. I am considering buying an EV and videos like this certainly help me with my decision. Thank you.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks fpr your input, Richard. Good to know thare are actually people who listen to what I say.

[@wongjen2927]

I feel like as though I’m going to get a heart attack watching this. Car seems quite powerful ❤. The extended range price is comparable to a Omoda 5. It’s a different class both with pros and cons. Really can’t decide

[@YSKhongDriving]

I know what you mean. Take your time: if you need and help, send me a whatsapp [phone].

[@duncangrixti181]

Out of all the reviews i saw on byd dolphin handling and driving experience this has to be the best one by far. Hat's off to this guy, you get my sub 👍

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks a ton!

[@dericcyk]

hahah he was an ex professional rally driver, he knows what he's talking about

[@aqm1992]

9:30 that a very good advice uncle. I think all manufacturer has to include auto light function without off position like new myvi/alza to prevent people driving around in the dark without light on.

[@tomato1057]

They should do it like Honda though that has a off function but it only works when your parking brake in on and gear in P. Not having off function kinda sucks during times when you want to sit in your car but your light is shining on someone else.

[@aqm1992]

@@tomato1057 does the light turn on automaticly when you drive after you turn it off?

[@tomato1057]

@@aqm1992 Yes, when you switch to D, the lights turns back on automatically

[@aqm1992]

@@tomato1057 that’s a good feature. Which honda model use that?

[@dannySG61]

​@@tomato1057or when you're trying to stealthily stalk your wife/girlfriend 😂😂😂

[@cheahchunkit5046]

the car seems to take the corners smoothly & effortlessy no thanks to Uncle's great driving skills !

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, no thanks to Uncle's skill.

[@cheahchunkit5046]

@@YSKhongDriving yeah ... Uncle yr skills are second to none !

[@luvmefood]

Haven't watched uncle's video for a long time. Good review as usual.

[@Vourn-75]

Makes even the Honda Civic looks like a sloth struggling and grumpy and am at awe watching how relaxed and effortless uncle YS Kong drive this Dolphin. Every power response are in instant and no hiccups nor leggings especially up the mountain. Just so effortless, so powerful in silence. Like what we all experienced along with Uncle YS when he drive that Tesla Model 3 Long Range... EV of today are so superior and no doubt about that. Thanks to the existing premier and government for making it an effort to support elevating this new era of automotive and climate conservation. Hope for more incentive and rebate plus accessible price of any new Make and model of EVs on our shore.... It's time for transition from ICE to EV. 😉

[@aircommandslipperz]

however we are yet to know whether gov will continue the free tax for ev beyond 2025..

[@wolger]

Gov should follow the trend or else we back to stone age.. EV is the future.

[@dericcyk]

Ev cars production and adoption as it becomes more we hope the prices will drop with new breakthrough in batteries and such. Good that the gov is helping out encouraging the adoption

[@kongming2005]

@@aircommandslipperz this is our biggest problem. Look at RFID implementation, only our government still allow toll operator to have 1 lane for RFID and multiple lane for TNG card and the aim is to promote RFID usage but action is to make RFID users suffers. Our government controlling the cheaper EV to come into Malaysia is very dangerous for the industry to grow. With slow or lesser EVs the charging stations take longer period to recover their investment thus the rate will increase quickly. Our government should open up to allow more EV to come in without excise duty and reduce fuel subsidy at the same time. Hope that they will wake up and do the right thing

[@AUNTHIAM]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on switching on the car's headlight at dark areas. I have my fair share of experience when driving in a non-lid multi storey car park and having drivers with no headlights turn on.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Well said!

[@MrBenHaynes]

Does the car not come equipped with a sensor to automatically turn headlights on in low light levels?

[@honestjohn6222]

Khong. King of the Mountain , fantastic review , even better than first one with dolphin , Khong do they sell the MG 4 over there love to see you take the MG 4 64kw and compare both ,as in Australia they are both about same price but no one tests like you Khong , that’s again Mate

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for supporting. MG is not here yet.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Who love to see Uncle Khong tackle Pikes Peak or Race to the Sky in New Zealand!

[@jordanlee4517]

This Byd Dolphin drive up genting is very good and turning corner is drifty kinda?? and wow this car HP is very fast Ys khong keep up the good work!

[@mysticdreamworks]

Seems fun! The instant torque look so punchy, good for corners and hill hiking enviroment albeit it weight 1.4 ton.

[@MrBenHaynes]

1658kg

[@harvard_lee]

Great driving tip esp in the dark location. The handling is not too bad esp taking the tough corners in stage 2.

[@amirfahmi5344]

“Vios..I think I need to pass him from the left” 🤣🤣🤣

[@seanoc3536]

Down Genting hill can get around extra 10%. Test from Atto 3.

[@blardymunggas6884]

Regenerative charging

[@MrBenHaynes]

That's AWESOME

[@juliantan3432]

Cannot wait to see you drive the new BYD Seal up in multiple variants and see your thoughts of it!

[@YSKhongDriving]

They probably will let us have one variant, usually the top variant.

[@juliantan3432]

@@YSKhongDriving Excited for it, love your videos!

[@daryltantan]

Uncle Khong: "Nice" 😋*when tyres screeching while doing fast cornering* BYD management: 😱😰 *sweating while watching this video*

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha

[@TheTjpereira]

I own the standard BYD Dolphin version. Very good too. YS, test the NetaV.

[@YSKhongDriving]

As soon as I can get one,

[@vincecarlo]

Neta V is another great seller in Thailand Issue is rear dampers are way too soft; upside is there already are Upgrades with Adjustable dampers avail

[@GraemeHadfield]

I got a dolphin recently. Besides the Sport drive setting there is a seperate steering setting comfort/sport. Steering wheel movement suggests the car was set for comfort steering.

[@YSKhongDriving]

I set it to Sport

[@larryevans6739]

It looks like more performance oriented tires with stiffer sidewalls and polyurethane swaybar bushings (especially at the rear) could make a big difference in handling for little in the way of money or difficulty. Potentially monotubes on the rear as well (if they are available). Whille there seems to be some initial body roll, once the suspension loads up, it looks very controlled.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Up one inch and reduce aspect ratio

[@vincecarlo]

Profender already has Coil Overs in Thailand for this Multi Link Rear Suspension model

[@vincecarlo]

​@@YSKhongDriving They run 225 45r17 in Thailand

[@chernghannteo8940]

​​@@vincecarlousing the same rim?

[@vincecarlo]

@@chernghannteo8940 Dolphin are 16" Need to upgrade to 17" then can slap on 225 45r17

[@shahrezajohannoor1698]

The next automation added would be heart rate and blood pressure warning, of course a loud warning on BMI

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahahaha - mine will show NORMAL

[@bleo4485]

how are the linglong tyres? do they grip when the roads are wet? i am worried about the roads in Msia may not be suitable for ling long tyres

[@YSKhongDriving]

They do the job, as you can see.

[@VerangaF430]

Can please do an old school car like an eg civic, ek, dc2 or dc5r with pedal cam. Really miss those kind of emotional cars. thank you.

[@YSKhongDriving]

We will try

[@VerangaF430]

@@YSKhongDriving thank you Sir 🙏

[@kkhalifah1019]

OK, here's something I have always wondered coz I never hear local car reviewers even talk about it despite knowing how important it is in our climate: How much power does the aircond suck away from the battery? And how quick is it in cooling down a hot cabin under the noon sun compared to the traditional pulley-operated compressor with a magnetic clutch? Will it drastically reduce the range? Will you have to sweat when stuck in traffic and you're nowhere near a charging station?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It takes about 1 kW an hour, so unless you are near tbe end of your battery life, there is nothing to worry about.

[@alihms]

I saw somewhere, for a typical 400km range EV, the aircond reduces the range for about 30km per charge. I can't trace back where I saw that info, so take it with a pinch of salt.

[@kongming2005]

EV is definitely more efficient in terms of its share for a/c and also traffic jam in comparison to ICE ya. Do note that EV only "spent" when the driver command it, not like ICE where the engine continue to run and using belt and others meaning energy lost and when the car is not moving or moving slowly, the waste to run the aircond is even higher

[@MrBenHaynes]

Thank You Uncle Khong. This looks like more fun than a Hyundai i20N. It looks engaging, trying to be smooth and quick whilst limiting wheelspin and preserving the remaining range. I guess by all the wheelspin (considering you were driving spiritedly uphill in a front wheel drive car with the traction control disengaged) that the tyres are Linglong Comfort Masters?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Correct! LingLong

[@vincecarlo]

Dolphin BYD Extended Range is Definitely a Fun Little car with 204 ps.

[@eric8188]

correct me if i am wrong, i think for new car priced at 125k MYR this is the fastest one with 0-100 km at 7 sec

[@vincecarlo]

@@eric8188 Yes This is the TOP Spec with 204 ps n Largest batt with rear Multi Link suspension

[@YSKhongDriving]

😍

[@michaelleong1977]

Looking forward to yr review of Byd seal with 500hp+ tork

[@goofyspottzzz]

Look like an bmw i3. Btw ny dad just bought the seal 3.8s

[@jrusop1098]

Wow, sudah 2x u lenjan dolphin uncle, beli la sebiji uncle 😜, after that tukar rim ringan and pakai tayar PS4

[@arielhatav0232]

thank you handsome man

[@lynnwandering581]

I watched the other run with dolphin and commented about his aggressive driving, now I know in this video that he is some top notch rally driver in Mtaylasia, no wonder.😂 I don’t think we are driving the same car.😂

[@themaster7993]

this or the mg4?

[@miragemirage3256]

Amazing testing video, how much the cost of charging 100% battery each time please (average cost)? in ringgit 🙂

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not too sure

[@MinTongTee]

Are the stock Ling Long tyres noisy and safe? Or is it advisable to change to a more reputable brand?

[@YSKhongDriving]

For normal driving on the road they are fine. As with all tyres, the better ones give you better driving - nothing wrong with the Ling Long for normal use.

[@zecazura7816]

Around 3 minutes there, thw dark grey Myvi start to chasing Dolphin.....malu show on 😂😂😂

[@YSKhongDriving]

Is it? I didn't know.

[@kongming2005]

Wonder have you tested BYD Atto 3 going up Genting...? How is that handling compare to Dolphin

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes we have done the Atto3 up Genting

[@ZhunKit96]

nice run and input, what would you pick between this and the city hatchback RS?

[@YSKhongDriving]

They are very different and you buy the EV and the City for different reasons. Certainly the Dolphin with the extended range is a great package; EV usage is a totally different experience from ICE.

[@khairul8572]

TQ Master!

[@kamehameha22]

why blur speedometer?

[@jimmychin8313]

Thank you Uncle for interesting video. Could you help answer 2 questions for a fan please. Is the pickup as good as Golf GTI / CivicR? Also will better tyres like Pirelli or Conti make handling better and not squeal so much?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It does 0 - 100 in 7 seconds; suspension is not made for handling, top speed is 170 kmh

[@galihpa]

This man is driving on a mountainous road like he's an Initial D character

[@YSKhongDriving]

So now I am a car toon? Hahaha. Just joking.

[@niemiehaun]

It doesn't look like climbing, just speed in highway

[@SS-ub7fx]

Uncle YS please update on your wonderfull E36 !!! Thank u

[@YSKhongDriving]

Soon we hope to get it running

[@SS-ub7fx]

awesome@@YSKhongDriving

[@azrulnasution4509]

uncle kasi tapau honda civic hitam selamber je😂

[@hupsiang]

Wow..... 😊

[@renbangbprd7236]

Do you know how much of real world range of this car in combined route?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Usually I take 20 percent off, but it really depends on your driving style. Even ICE engines are like that. WLTP is a standard by which car makers test their vehicles and it is actually quite accurate.

[@renbangbprd7236]

@@YSKhongDrivingOhh I see so the WLTP range is also quite accurate in tropical countries. I am pessimistic because of excessive heat in Tropical Countries compared to EU hahaha

[@donescobar1936]

In his hand, even kancil will go like Evolution.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Kancil Culture 😂. I miss this little Daihatsu (Or Perodua in SE Asia). The little tackers seem to be everywhere in the Cameron Highlands. (along with the old utes with CH painted on the doorskins)

[@shahgentoo8398]

Top spec je, low spec ade tak?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Tiada

[@gary5626]

I've test driven one of the extended dolphin on normal road, feels the multi link suspension making the car a bit more body roll than the standard? anyone has this feeling? it gave me slight uncomfortable, any suggestion?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The suspension is a little on the soft side.

[@junsen9295]

next time can share Standard Dolphin to Genting？

[@YSKhongDriving]

Let"s see if we can get a car. Definitely will be slower by a bit.

[@kianlee8510]

How fast can this ev car goes uncle

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think it maxes out at 170

[@aqilaifikir-lg3tg]

Hi uncle, please do test drive omoda 5 to Genting. Please 🙏

[@YSKhongDriving]

As soon as possible

[@petrushka2]

How’s the brakes? Such powerful car should have strong 4 calipers brake disc and pads.

[@YSKhongDriving]

They were okay in standard form

[@laiklim]

Nice! I ordered it but i still haven't get the car. Can you comment something about the tire from this car? It seems unable to handle the torque while you accelerate.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Most electric cars have great torque: and they also try to increase the range by having low rolling resistance, so the grip is not so good. I would advise changing to tyres made for handling and grip; definitely will be better.

[@MrBenHaynes]

High power, maximum torque from zero revs, front wheel drive, travelling uphill, lumpy uneven road surface, tight corners, no heavy engine over the front driven wheels, traction control disengaged, budget tyres and a rally driver at the helm. (Did I miss anything?) 🤔

[@dlee4837]

490km is NEDC, WLTP is 426KM

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for the input.

[@vincecarlo]

NEDC means Not Even Damn Close

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@vincecarlo WLTP means Way Less Than Predicted. 😜

[@luqmanSS]

Which one better uncle, byd dolphin or ora good cat?

[@YSKhongDriving]

One is a cat, the other is a dolphin

[@syedthegreat8933]

😂😂

[@AminNazari666]

Ora too plastic like shopping mall cart. Cheap feeling on the inside.

[@csiajoo]

Civic simpan kulit dah.....

[@JmbutPetal]

I drive like this uncle.. lol..

[@kingleoric6787]

👍

[@ngekseng]

very sad SG only got the dynamic shitty 100kw one..

[@YSKhongDriving]

Buy and keep in JB

[@eric8188]

With better tyre such as ps5 will it be performing much better?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Definitely, a better tyre would help.

[@maxcavalera9797]

Thank god this thing pack so much power priced rm125k. If not myvi rempit upgrader get their hands on these…road will be more dangerous… 👀

[@AminNazari666]

If they got money, they didn't bought myvi lah haha. No worry.

[@iruwanshah6449]

Berapa harga kereta ni OTR?

[@YSKhongDriving]

125k tanpa insurance

[@tanwahchon6731]

Look like very bumpy .

[@MrXuiKoh]

which one is best for showoff ? TESLA or BYD ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Lamborghini

[@syedthegreat8933]

​@@YSKhongDriving😂😂😂

[@nihil303]

Good car! I hope the battery of the electric vehicles become cheaper in the future

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hopefully

[@pukiong]

Is this better and faster than civic fe/fc 1.5T

[@YSKhongDriving]

It has a 0-100 time of 7 seconds and a top of 170 kmh. Use tuese numbers to compare. It is also heavier by about 300kg.

[@vincecarlo]

Top Speed Electronically limited probably for Safety n Range

[@mohamadhafeaz7226]

In china that car is the same price myvi..

[@francispereira2974]

Why alone boss?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Nobody can wake up early enough

[@cket2010]

i will never sit in the car driven by uncle to genting😂.

[@YSKhongDriving]

I will never ask you to either.

[@tuathadedanan8339]

i predict its going to be a norm cars especially EV from China will caught in fire, stay safe n good luck

[@lcwin1]

i believe u just like religion, go China and see electric cars and bikes burning non stop as they have millions on the road

[@hsr673]

Go through flood , habisss write off

[@Thinkofwhat]

I reckon if you drive taxi this a no brainer lah. Imagine the amount saved on fuel......can have a few more wonton meen or siu yuk fan:)

[@YSKhongDriving]

A taxi may run out of juice because they run jigh mileages on a daily basis.

[@Thinkofwhat]

@@YSKhongDriving True. I did asked a taxi driver earlier this year during CNY and he told me on average he drove for around more or less 300km per day. Perfect!!:)

[@dericcyk]

To charge back 300km is a long time unless they have the fast charging at home

[@Thinkofwhat]

@@dericcyk yeah lah….thats the only problem in Malaysia and many other countries where flats don’t have charging facility. Unless you live in a terrace house, bungalow or even just kampung house with your own personal carport:(

[@muhammadzulkiffli7764]

Battery low no charging terminal ...the car become useless. ... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@YSKhongDriving]

That's why the infrastructure plays a vital role in EV adoption.

[@vincecarlo]

Charging Infrastructure is the BIGGEST Hurdle for EV Adoption. Next is Long Charging time compared to filling a tank of Petrol

[@nihil303]

The same with gas lol Ev has a good advantage that you can charge your car at home and even use solar energy to charge you car and don't need to go to a gas station to grab gras

[@洛圣都好市民崔佛]

啊

[@fairworld2522]

Unfortunately not for those who are with status and brand conscious will drive china made cars

[@YSKhongDriving]

Nothing wrong with China cars.

[@crypto8864]

China many car export to Europe and Germany. Geely also China brand, Smart also China car

[@vincecarlo]

MG n Volvo are Basically ALSO China cars

[@KKK-ef5bn]

Handling city hybrid better or dolphin

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hmmm, never compared the two: will need a back to back tedt under same conditions. I have driven both but at different times amd quite far apart in time so it is difficult for me to answer this question.

[@KKK-ef5bn]

@@YSKhongDriving both about the same price, honda city hatchback hybrid Vs dolphin interesting comparison....I believe dolphins should be more powerful... just unsure how both performances compare