BYD Unveils Compact EV Dolphin in Malaysia: New Energy Vehicle Giant’s Latest Launch

BYD has officially introduced its compact kendaraan listrik (EV) Lumba-lumba to the Malaysian market, marking its second model in the country following the Atto 3. Collaborating with Malaysian distributor Sime Darby Motors, the Dolphin was unveiled at a special event on July 27, as announced in BYD’s press release.

The BYD Dolphin is available in two versions in Malaysia, Harga di 99,900 ringgit ($22,138) dan 124,900 ringgit, masing-masing. Sebagai perbandingan, China offers three versions, mulai dari RMB 116,800 ($16,270), RMB 123,800, dan RMB 136,800.

Mengukur 4,125 panjang mm, 1,770 lebar mm, dan 1,570 tinggi mm, dengan jarak sumbu roda 2,700 Mm, the BYD Dolphin entered the Chinese market on August 29, 2021.

The Atto 3’s successful launch in December last year marked BYD’s formal entry into the Malaysian passenger car market, where the company has established eight operational stores. According to Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia-Pacific auto sales division, BYD aims to enhance accessibility to its products and services nationwide, in partnership with local entities.

Alat Atto 3 has rapidly gained popularity in the Malaysian EV market, positioning BYD as the leading brand for EV sales in the country.

While BYD entered the Malaysian market in 2014, its initial focus was on commercial vehicles and local assembly of electric buses. The collaboration with Sime Darby Motors, beginning in October 2022, allowed BYD to import its passenger cars, leading to the launch of the BYD Atto 3 in December of the same year.