BYD Celebrates Production of 500,000th Dolphin, Introduces Two New Commemorative Editions

BYD has reached a significant milestone with the production of the 500,000th unit of its Dolphin compact electric vehicle (EV), which is based on its first e-Platform 3.0 model. The Dolphin was initially launched on August 29, 2021, and has since seen impressive sales, with cumulative deliveries exceeding 30,000 units each month for the past six months.

To celebrate this achievement, BYD has introduced two new commemorative versions of the Dolphin. Priced at RMB 126,800 ($17,360) and RMB 139,800 respectively, these versions mirror the core specifications of the regular model, with the higher-priced version offering enhanced assisted driving capabilities. Both versions feature a unique red and black color scheme not available on the regular model.

In terms of incentives, BYD is offering a 2-year 0 percent interest loan and a RMB 2,000 trade-in subsidy for these commemorative editions. With these additions, the Dolphin lineup now includes five versions with varying starting prices.

The three lower-priced versions are powered by an electric motor with a maximum power of 70 kW and a peak torque of 180 Nm. They come with a battery pack with a capacity of 44.9 kWh and an NEDC range of 420 kilometers. The two higher-priced versions have a more powerful motor with a maximum power of 130 kW and a peak torque of 290 Nm. They also have a battery pack with a capacity of 44.9 kWh but an NEDC range of 401 kilometers.

All models support fast charging and can be charged from 30 percent to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. As part of its global expansion, BYD has announced that the Dolphin is now available in Mexico and was recently launched in Japan.