The BYD Dolphin is a highly competitive product. The new Honor edition has upgraded its configuration and power, and further reduced its price, giving it a higher cost performance. In the fiercely competitive market for new energy small cars, it once again refreshes its “combat power”. So, how should you choose the new car? This issue of “Car Buying Guide” will provide you with a detailed analysis.
In 2024, the BYD Dolphin Glory Edition has 4 models with prices ranging from 9.98 to 12.98 million yuan. The new car has upgraded body colors, wheel designs, rear suspension, and various interior configurations, and for the first time, has lowered the official guide price of the entry-level model to below 100,000 yuan (13910$).
The 2024 BYD Dolphin Glory Edition has not undergone significant changes in its exterior design. The front end features the familiar “oceanic aesthetic” design, creating a cute and lively visual effect. The full LED taillights at the rear end light up with a pleasing effect, complementing the front end and creating a harmonious and unified overall design style. In terms of dimensions, the length, width, and height are 4125mm*1770mm*1570mm, with a wheelbase of 2700mm.
In terms of wheels, the entry-level vitality version is the only model in the series equipped with steel wheels and gray wheel covers. The freedom version and fashion version come standard with body-colored aluminum alloy wheels, greatly enhancing the sense of fashion. It is worth mentioning that the three models are equipped with the same tire size, all of which are 195/60 R16. In addition, the high-performance 401km Knight version, as the top model, is equipped with 17-inch wheels and the tire size is upgraded to 205/50 R17.
In terms of body color, the 2024 BYD Dolphin Glory Edition offers 6 colors. The entry-level Vitality Edition only offers Atlantis Grey and Cheese Yellow. The Freedom Edition and Fashion Edition can choose from all 6 colors. The top-of-the-line Knight Edition is the only model in the entire lineup that offers a two-tone body, with options for Beibei Grey roof + Pupu Pink body and Delan Black roof + Atlantis Grey body.
The interior of the 2024 BYD Dolphin Glory Edition has undergone minimal changes, still featuring a symmetrical design and equipped with a 5-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 12.8-inch floating central control screen, providing a dynamic visual effect. In addition, all models have upgraded the front row charging ports to a Type A+C combination, with the Type-C interface supporting 60W fast charging. The power of the wireless charging for the front row of the Fashion and Knight editions has been upgraded to 50W, along with an active cooling fan, meeting the charging needs of different phone models while reducing system charging temperature and improving the lifespan of the phone battery.
In terms of power system, the 2024 BYD Dolphin Glory Edition is equipped with a front-mounted single motor, but it is divided into two power adjustments. The total power of the low-power version motor is 70kW, with a total torque of 180N·m, and the CLTC pure electric range is divided into 302km and 420km depending on the battery capacity; the total power of the high-power version motor is 130kW, with a total torque of 290N·m, and the CLTC pure electric range is 401km.