BYD Thailand introduced the standard range BYD Dolphin at the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show on March 21st 2023.
BYD’s exhibition area at the event, at 2,052 square meters, made it the largest booth at the Motor Show for a single brand, with eight models showcasing, including Tang EV, Han EV, BYD Seal, Frigate 07, Denza D9, BYD DOLPHIN, BYD ATTO 3 and Song Plus (DM-i).
The BYD Dolphin, BYD’s second pure electric model in Thailand, features an NEDC range of 410 km, a compact design with a dolphin-inspired interior. Built upon e-Platform 3.0, the model offers a spacious interior space comparable to B-segment cars. The overall design embodies BYD’s ocean aesthetics, exuding electrified vitality and a futuristic appeal.
Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, highlighted that “Thailand is the global debut market for the right-hand drive BYD Dolphin. And all orders placed by April 30 are set to reach Thai shores by July 1.”
The Dolphin will join the ATTO 3, which has already been launched in Thailand and seen over 12,000 cars being sold in the nation. Earlier this month, BYD started constructing a plant in Thailand that will produce 150,000 vehicles per year. The vehicle plant in Thailand will boost the supply to ASEAN member states and also serve as a base for other right-hand-drive markets.
Thailand is the global debut market for the right-hand drive BYD Dolphin. And all orders placed by April 30 are set to reach Thai shores by July 1.
The Thai version of the BYD Dolphin is equipped with a front motor with a maximum power of 70 kW and a maximum torque of 180 Nm. It is matched with a battery pack with a capacity of 44.9 kWh, and has a pure electric cruising range of 410 km under NEDC conditions. It has AC charging up to 7 kW as well as vehicle-to-load functionality and DC charging up to 60 kW. Performance wise, it does 0 to 100km/h in a modest 10.9s, and has a top speed of 150km/h. It is available in 4 colours:
- Flora Purple
- Coastal Cream (Cream)
- Alaskan Grey (Grey)
- Coral Pink (Pink)
In terms of interior design, the Dolphin Thailand version adopts design elements such as a suspended central control screen and circular air conditioner vent, but the steering wheel has been changed to a right-side rudder layout. The car is equipped with LED headlights, an electric folding of exterior rearview mirror, a large sunroof, 12.8-inch central control screen, 5-inch dashboard, Bluetooth, keyless entry, one-button start, Apple CarPlay smartphone connection, six airbags, tire pressure monitoring, 360 degree camera and other configurations.
BYD REVER Thailand are offering special promotions valued up to 150,000 baht, and down payment starts from just 39,999 baht.
