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BYD Dolphin review: trapped in the fishing nets of disappointment

You love it, don’t you? You really love it.

Bluntly, the BYD Dolphin simply feels unfinished. Or at least like a basic V.1. And that’s judging the car without the software issue that means we’ve not actually tested the performance at all. The dampers and springs need to actually work together to do more than just jellify potholes, the steering needs a slug of optimism that it might actually turn the car when you want it to. The braking at light loads needs consistency through the pedal and someone needs to either dial in the advanced driver-assistance systems or stick in a very obvious button that switches them off.

This is all possible, and would then complement a car that looks fine, has great hardware, a creative and fun interior and impressive space for the footprint.

But the killer issue is that the Dolphin also weighs in at far more than we’d - secretly - hoped. You might assume that BYD would want to hit the UK/European market hard by giving us all the good stuff with aggressive pricing, attaining a beachhead in a market that knows precious little about the brand. MG showed exactly how to do that. Instead, the Dolphin undercuts the MG4 by a scant few quid, and it’s not a patch on that car. If the Dolphin had appeared for £20-25k, we’d forgive an awful lot. But it isn’t, so we won’t.

TG will test again when the car is in the UK and update our findings - but for now, this Dolphin isn’t ready to be released into the wild just yet.

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The first thing I thought when I looked at that, was ‘dolphin’. Admit it, it’s just quite nice to have a car with an actual name rather than a slew of numbers or something made-up. Even if it is a bit daft. And not quite as silly-sounding as the forthcoming BYD Seal.
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World’s biggest electric carmaker launches in South Africa: BYD ATTO 3 price announced

BYD, or Build your Dreams, has officially landed in South Africa with the launch of a C-Segment SUV called the ATTO 3.

The Chinese carmaker, one of only a handful of companies that exclusively build electric cars, is the world’s biggest seller of EVs and has as its USP “cooling the planet by one degree”.

Their introduction to South Africa sees two variants of the ATTO 3 making their debut, the Standard Range and the Extended Range.

The Standard Range is fitted with a 49.9kWh battery powering a single motor on the front axle. With an output of 150kW and 310Nm it has a claimed range of 345 kilometres and will get to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 160km/h.

The Extended Ranger has a 60.4kWh battery that produces the same output and performance figures but offers a claimed range of 420 kilometres.

Unique to BYD is their Blade Battery technology that uses lithium-ion phosphate as opposed to lithium-ion batteries that BYD says provides “exceptional performance in extreme temperatures while maintaining maximum safety standards”.

It’s also cheaper to make, provides an increased range and is stronger and safer.

 
BYD accelerates its international expansion - launches Dolphin EV in Brazil and Atto 3 in South Africa

China's trailblazing EV manufacturer BYD, continues to expand its global footprint by introducing its Dolphin electric vehicle model to Brazil and the Atto 3 to the South African market. This marks the company's latest effort in its aggressive worldwide push to champion sustainable transportation solutions.

Launched on June 28, the Dolphin is BYD's fifth model to enter the Brazilian market, joining the lineup of the Tang EV, Han EV, Yuan Plus EV, and Song Plus DM-i. Notably, the Dolphin is the company's inaugural model based on the innovative e-Platform 3.0. With a starting price tag of 149,800 Brazilian reais (€28,910), the Dolphin's entry to the market signifies BYD's commitment to offering affordable and competitive new energy models to consumers in Brazil.

As of June 29, 300 Dolphins have already been purchased by Brazilian customers. "The BYD Dolphin represents a gateway for those desiring to transition to electric vehicle ownership. We're confident in the Dolphin's value proposition and are dedicated to providing Brazilian customers with a wider array of NEVs," shared Tyler Li, General Manager of BYD Brazil.

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BYD accelerates its international expansion - launches Dolphin EV in Brazil and Atto 3 in South Africa

China's leading new energy vehicle manufacturer, BYD, amplifies its global expansion with the launch of Dolphin EV in Brazil and Atto 3 in South Africa. This aggressive global push underscores BYD's commitment to shaping the future of sustainable transportation with its range of affordable...
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FiestaST said:
'China's Tesla' now in SA - it can power your home: We have pricing for electric BYD Atto 3

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'China's Tesla' now in SA - it can power your home: We have pricing for electric BYD Atto 3 | Life

If you've never heard of BYD, they are the world's leading manufacturer of electric vehicles. The Chinese automaker has just launched its first EV in South Africa.
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It will also probably burn down your house. I see the BYD is China's Ford Kuga with scores of them catching fire all over the country.
 
BYD passes 5 million plug-in car production mark

BYD, the leader in the plug-in vehicle game, recently crossed a milestone that left many a jaw dropped – producing a whopping 5 million New Energy Vehicles (NEV). That's battery-electrics and plug-in hybrids, if you're sketchy on the lingo. The 5 millionth vehicle that rolled off the assembly line was the sleek Denza N7.

So, while other big-name companies are taking their sweet time, BYD's quickly expanding its market share. Tesla isn't too far behind, clocking in over 4.6 million all-electric vehicles as of June 2023.

The sales divide for BYD’s electric paradise is almost 50-50 between BEVs and PHEVs. If current market trends persist, however, BEVs will dominate in the years to come, though.

Oh, and here's a fun tidbit: From 3 million to 5 million NEVs, BYD nine months. For context, that's less time than it takes for most of us to quit a New Year's resolution. Their trajectory over the years is, well, kinda impressive:

    • 1995: BYD's birth as a battery company. (Yeah, they weren't always into cars!)
  • 2003: BYD Auto comes into the scene.
  • 2008: Unveils its first NEV.
  • 2021: Touchdown with 1 million NEVs.
  • 2022: Cruises to 3 million.
  • 2023: And...drum roll...5 million!
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BYD passes 5 million plug-in car production mark

BYD is making waves in the plug-in vehicle market by hitting the 5 million production mark. But is this just the start of their reign or the peak of it?
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BYD calls on Chinese carmakers to unite and 'demolish the old legends' in global push

A patriotic call by China's best-selling carmaker to band the industry together and "demolish the old legends" of the global market has gone viral, drawing both raves and a rebuke from a rival.

BYD used an event this week to mark a production milestone to celebrate a bigger purpose: the emergence of China as a global car manufacturing powerhouse.

"I believe the time has come for Chinese brands," BYD founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu said at the event, standing in front of an image of the logos of 12 major Chinese carmakers.

"It's an emotional need for the 1.4 billion Chinese people to see a Chinese brand becoming global."

 
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