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BYD's Dolphin Surf in Europe: Premium Price, Premium Value
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May 22, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 124,900
RM 2,168,888
Top Speed(km/h)
-
317
0-100km/h(s)
7
2.9
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
-
7.9
Launched Year
2023
2025-6-5
On Sale
√
√
Warranty Manufacturer
-
-
Fuel Type
EV
Petrol Plug-in Hybrid(PHEV)
Body
Segment
B-Segment
Sports Car
Length(mm)
4290
4705
Width(mm)
1770
2100
Height(mm)
1570
1354
Wheelbase(mm)
2700
2700
Weight(kg)
1658
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fueltank(litres)
-
70
Boot Volume(L)
345
-
Engine
Capacity(cc)
-
3982
Capacity(L)
-
4.0
Aspiration Form
-
Turbo
Engine Power(PS)
-
612
Engine Power(kW)
-
450
Engine Torque(Nm)
-
850
Cylinder Arrangement
-
V-type(V)
Number of Cylinders
-
8
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Motor Output(PS)
204
204
Motor Output(kW)
150
150
Motor Torque(Nm)
310
320
Front Motor Output(kW)
150
-
Front Motor Torque(Nm)
310
-
Rear Motor Output(kW)
-
150
Rear Motor Torque(Nm)
-
320
Number Of Motors
1
1
Motor Arrangement
Front
Rear
Combined System Output(PS)
204
816
Combined System Output(kW)
150
600
Combined System Torque(Nm)
310
1420
EV Range(km)
490
13
Battery Type
Lithium iron phosphate battery
-
Battery Capacity(kWh)
60.48
6.1
Power Consumption Per 100 Kilometers(kWh)
-
36.1
Battery Warranty
8 years
-
Transmission
Number of gear
-
9
Transmission
EV
AT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ceramic Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Ceramic Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
205 / 50R17
275 / 35 R21
Rear Tyres
205 / 50R17
305 / 30 R21
Spare Tyre
None
-
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
130
-
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
●
●
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
YES
Blind Spot Info System
●
●
Lane-keeping Alert
●
●
Autonomous Emergency Braking
●
●
Collision Warning
●
●
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
6
5
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
-
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
-
knee_airbags
●
-
ISOFIX
●
-
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
ACC
ACC
Parking Sensor Front
●
●
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
rear cameras
360-degree
Auto Parking
-
●
Auto Start/Stop
-
-
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Adjustable Steering Wheels
Electric
Manual
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
-
●
Head-up Display
-
●
Instrument Cluster
Digital Multi-function Display
12.3-inch digital instrument panel
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
●
-
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
6-way power adjustment - driver seat
Electric adjustment with heating function
Seat Features(Passenger)
4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat
Electric adjustment with heating function
Seat Features(Rear)
60 / 40 split fold rear seats
-
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Auto
Auto
Rear Air-con
●
-
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
-
LED
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
-
●
Front Foglamps
-
-
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
●fixed panoramic sunroof
-
Sunshade
●
-
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
12.8" intelligent rotating touch screen
11.9-inch central infotainment display
Screen Size(inch)
12.8
11.9
Speaker Brand
-
Burmester® surround sound system
Speakers
6
11
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2023 BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Snapshot
Starting at RM 124,900, the 2023 BYD Dolphin Premium Extended arrived on 2023. Its EV engine sips just -L/100km.
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