BYD Dolphin review - does it sink or swim? | Road Test

BYD is one of the most reliable and distinctive names in the electric car market, focussing on innovative designs and fantastic value for money to take the automotive industry by storm. They are now looking to capitalise on their grand arrival to the European market with the BYD Dolphin, a compact hatchback that offers incredible value for money, a sleek design, and a practical electric drive.
Following the aquatic theme, this compact electric hatchback is the little brother to the BYD Seal, but despite being smaller in stature, it still brings big value and a fantastic drive. And much like its namesake, this little hatchback promises to be exceptionally smart, equipped with some amazing tech and innovative design features that optimise its range and support the driver.
Plus, with its sumptuous interior that pampers passengers, including flipper-like door handles and the patented BYD rotating infotainment screen, the BYD Dolphin manages to create a feeling of space despite its tiny frame and city driving suitability.
But is this enough to make the Dolphin stand out in the saturated EV market? Does this quirky electric addition make it onto the venerated Duncan Love List, or is this a porpoise without a purpose? Find out in this episode of Road Test.
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[@loveisforoneandonly]

nice intro! the review helped to amplify my interest to proceed with the Dolphin purchase,thanks!

[@ArnoldClarkAutos]

Excellent! Always happy to help. Hope you have many happy miles with your BYD Dolphin.

[@sirtyjuan]

Great review, how does this not have more views?!

[@ArnoldClarkAutos]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully some more people will agree.

[@sherlockrobin597]

Never ask your barber if you need a haircut.

[@ArnoldClarkAutos]

Sometimes the barber knows a lot about hair and really wants to be helpful.

[@wasbikebloke9846]

Good video but I would have liked to have seen what you weren't so keen on. The DC charge is 88kw.

[@johnb80]

Decent review, you should however understand that the charging RATE is 60kW or 45kW the kWh stated is incorrect, that's a measure of capacity not rate.

[@ArnoldClarkAutos]

Thank you for letting us know. We won't make that mistake again.

[@dacule]

Wrong charging speeds, you have referred to the battery size and not the charging speeds...

[@ArnoldClarkAutos]

Thanks for letting us know, an editorial oversight. It won't happen again. We have pinned corrections from other helpful commenters.

[@jovceata]

you have the charge speeds wrong mate

[@MarcVanstraelen-iz2kt]

88 kwh of DC charging, indeed

[@ArnoldClarkAutos]

A miscommunication between the fact checkers and editors there. Thanks everyone for keeping us right!