As the perennial champion of China’s auto market sales, the BYD brand had a slow start to the year, which was unexpected. However, in the year of the “dragon” in 2024, it quickly picked up the pace and launched a series of honor edition models. Not only did they trend every week, but they also created a sense of urgency in the car market. This proves the saying that those who are better than you are always working hard. Among them, the dolphin model, representing the trend of young people, completed a makeover after the new year. The official guide price for the dolphin honor edition is 9.98-12.98 million yuan. The dolphin honor edition has been upgraded with added features and a price reduction, with 1 performance improvement, 3 design advancements, and 6 configuration upgrades. In addition, a new 302KM dynamic version has been added, achieving a comprehensive upgrade of the dolphin model’s overall product strength.
The Dolphin Glory Edition has just arrived at the store. Sina Auto conducted the first real shot of this “pure electric new species” model for a static experience. Unfortunately, the two new body colors were not captured.
BYD Dolphin Glory Edition has launched two new body colors this time, adding Atlantis Grey solid body color, which can be chosen in the vitality edition, freedom edition, and fashion edition; the freedom edition and fashion edition can also choose another new color – hot wave crimson solid color. The two colors are very distinctive, which can fully reflect the user’s positive and unique personality, and also have high recognition in the traffic flow.
The Dolphin Glory Edition has not changed in terms of body design and overall dimensions, still maintaining the “ocean aesthetic” design concept. The angle from the front of the car to the windshield is very beautiful, with the headlights connected to the closed grille without excessive decorative lines. The rectangular design of the upper and lower grille areas gives the front of the car a dynamic and powerful feeling, meeting the aesthetic needs of young consumers.
It is worth mentioning that the front windshield and the triangular windows on both sides of the BYD Dolphin Honor Edition present a very delicate exterior profile. Not only that, the corresponding front view when driving is also very wide, greatly reducing the blind spots on both sides of the A-pillar, and improving driving safety.
The car features a Z-shaped waistline design with three distinct lines. One line starts from the front fender wheel arch and extends to the rear lights at an upward angle. The other two prominent lines are located from the side skirts to the front doors, creating a triangular shape. The car’s stable triangular profile adds a sense of solidity to the body with its well-defined angles and contours.
The Dolphin Glory Edition has only changed the style and size of the wheels in appearance. The Freedom Edition and Fashion Edition have upgraded to 16-inch five-hole fin-shaped wheels, with the wheel covers painted the same color as the body, creating a strong sense of unity.
The Dolphin Glory edition features a through-style taillight design, enhancing the lateral visibility. The taillight shape resembles a dolphin’s dorsal fin, with the internal light source resembling a dolphin leaping out of the water. This creative design is very clever.
The Dolphin Glory Edition may not have many changes, but the overall details are impeccable and it is the type that becomes more durable the more you look at it. The color of the actual car is taro purple, which is definitely the best color choice for those who like quiet and romantic.
The position of the dolphin glory edition’s fast/slow charging port has not changed, still located behind the right front fender wheel eyebrow. With DC charging power of 40kW and 60kW, it can fast charge from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes. In terms of range, the new dolphin glory edition has added a CLTC model with a range of 302km, also known as the vitality edition. It is equipped with a 32.256kWh power battery and a maximum DC charging power of 40kW, making it very suitable for users who only travel in the city and do not need long-range endurance.
The Dolphin Glory Edition’s biggest highlight in this update is the completely changed rear suspension, upgrading from a torsion beam non-independent suspension to a four-link independent suspension, turning the Dolphin into a high-performance car with both strength and flexibility. The chassis upgrade is a significant investment.
In terms of interior and features, the refreshed Dolphin Glory edition has detailed and practical improvements. For example, the steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions, allowing users of different heights and body types to find a safer and more comfortable driving position.
The front area has added a 60W Type-C charging port. There are now four ports in the front: one Type-C charging port, one storage card slot for driving records, a USB port that can charge and connect to the car’s system, and a 12V power expansion port.
The front row mobile wireless charging power of the fashion and knight version has been upgraded to 50W. The cooling function has been added. After activating the charging, the electronic fan in the central armrest box will open to reduce the heat generated by wireless charging, extend the life of the wireless charging board, and benefit the phone. Very thoughtful.
The fashion version and above models have added front seat ventilation function, plus the existing heating, making driving more comfortable all year round.
The new configuration includes rear privacy glass, which is also available on the Fashion Edition and above models. Seeing this, people will definitely feel that the car’s configuration has been greatly improved compared to the old model. In fact, the estimated total price of the Dolphin Glory Edition, Freedom Edition, Fashion Edition, and Knight Edition has all increased by tens of thousands of yuan. I have compiled a table for everyone to take a look.
The Knight edition has increased its configuration by 16,000 yuan (2220$) compared to the 2023 model. Without careful calculation, it is difficult to understand how extreme BYD’s cost control is in order to provide users with the most practical details for car improvement.
The interior layout of the Dolphin Glory Edition remains lively and vibrant, with upgraded features. The “wave-chasing” suspended dashboard and vortex-style air vents create a layered wave-like style.
The easy-going control knob on the center console is very creative. The leftmost knob is for electronic gear shifting, while the seven knobs in the middle include quick-open knobs for active safety features and air conditioning. The knobs on the left and right are for adjusting the volume. This row of knobs looks very much like the single-eyed telescope used by Columbus, which is classic and intuitive.
The Dolphin Glory Edition is equipped with a 12.8-inch BYD family adaptive rotating suspension pad, with built-in hardware configuration comparable to mainstream tablets, a larger screen-to-body ratio, and automatic switching between “landscape” and “portrait” display modes according to usage needs, allowing for the use of vertical screen software such as TikTok.
The BYD OS is very smooth to operate and has many detailed functions, such as adjusting which apps can run in the background, which notifications can be pushed, and how long the car’s microphone and location services are used. Users can also choose between the Xunfei or Sogou input method. These detailed adjustments are a level of respect for the user that other car companies have not reached. After all, as a smart car, many functions need to be transparent to the user.
The DiLink intelligent networking system and DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system have been installed on the Dolphin Honor Edition, with different functions on different configuration models.
In addition, the card-based tasks on the car machine are operated in the same way as on the phone. As long as you know how to use a phone, the car machine on Dolphin Glory is very easy to use.
The car has reverse image, 360-degree panoramic image and transparent chassis functions. For some female drivers, it eliminates blind spots and makes turning safer.
The car stereo system can also run split-screen tasks, such as navigation and WeChat online at the same time, making it easy to find directions while the passenger uses WeChat.
The Dolphin Glory Edition maintains ample space, legroom, and comfortable seat support for passengers.
The front seats of the “pure electric new species” model are designed with integrated two-tone sports seats and hollow headrests. The seat surface is wrapped in a curved three-dimensional surface and combined with solid color fabric, accented with contrasting edges for a more fashionable look.
The perforated seat fabric allows for better ventilation and a more comfortable ride.
In terms of storage space, the central armrest breaks the traditional structural form, and designs a semi-open storage structure, with more than twenty thoughtful designs such as the storage box on the secondary instrument panel, double-layer document bag, and privacy storage box, to meet the storage needs of users in various scenarios.
In terms of trunk space, the Dolphin Glory Edition has added a compartmentalized trunk cover, which allows for the storage of private items or tools underneath the partition, expanding the utilization of the trunk.
Of course, the rear seats of the Dolphin Honor Edition can be fully folded down in a 4/6 ratio, expanding the storage space in the trunk from 345L to 1310L. It can easily be aligned with the seats to turn the trunk into a large bed.
In terms of power, the Dolphin Glory Edition has not changed. It is built on the all-new e-platform 3.0, using an eight-in-one electric powertrain and a high-efficiency heat pump system. The vitality, freedom, and fashion are achieved with a 70kW power, 180Nm drive motor, while the Knight Edition is more powerful, using a maximum power of 130kW and a maximum torque of 290Nm drive motor. It can easily outperform fuel vehicles in 0-50km/h acceleration, with a time of 3.9 seconds and 3 seconds, respectively.
The Dolphin Glory has three optional ranges: 302km, 420km, and 401km, with different battery capacities of 32.256kWh and 44.928kWh.
In summary, the upgraded and discounted Dolphin Glory Edition has definitely shaken up cars in the same class. Not only has there been an increase in the interior and hardware configuration, but also a very generous upgrade in the mechanical structure of the chassis. With just two facelifts, the Dolphin has made such a big move, which shows the huge advantage of BYD in the industrial chain and systematized competition. It also has absolute cost control and independent pricing power. With the strength of the new year, it is likely to be the beginning of other car companies tossing and turning. So, will you choose the BYD Dolphin Glory Edition?