BYD DOLPHIN Essential

The BYD DOLPHIN Essential is a compact electric SUV configured around straightforward everyday usability. Its fully electric powertrain is paired with a 44.9 kWh BYD Blade Battery, while the front-drive layout provides a familiar configuration for urban and suburban driving. With maximum outputs listed at 70 kW and 180 Nm, the Essential is positioned as the accessible member of the DOLPHIN range rather than a performance-focused model.

Range is a central part of the DOLPHIN’s appeal. The configurator quotes up to 410km, comprising a 340km WLTP figure and a 410km NEDC figure. The separate test-cycle figures are useful context when considering real-world travel, as WLTP is generally the more relevant reference for comparing modern vehicles. For regular commuting and local trips, the stated range gives the DOLPHIN a practical operating profile, while the electric drivetrain removes the need for conventional petrol or diesel refuelling.

Charging flexibility is supported by DC charging at up to 60kW. That gives the vehicle access to faster public charging than a standard household connection, helping make longer journeys more manageable when a compatible charger is available. The configurator also lists a BYD AC home charger as an optional accessory, although installation is not included. This means the vehicle can be specified around a home-charging setup while leaving the installation arrangements to be handled separately.

The selected exterior finish is Ski White, a clean and understated colour that suits the DOLPHIN’s compact SUV shape. The Essential specification uses 16-inch alloy wheels, balancing the standard equipment package with a wheel size suited to daily road use. Inside, the selected Grey + Black interior provides a restrained two-tone cabin treatment without relying on a brighter or more heavily themed colour combination.

As a new-vehicle configuration rather than an individual used-car listing, the page describes a model and selected factory options instead of a specific stock unit. There is therefore no odometer reading, vehicle identification number, registration plate or individual vehicle history attached to this configuration. The displayed drive-away figure is associated with the selected Essential specification and the page’s registration assumptions, while final on-road charges can vary according to location and individual circumstances.

For buyers considering an entry point into the BYD electric range, the DOLPHIN Essential brings together a modestly sized battery, front-wheel drive, standard alloy wheels and a clearly stated charging and range specification. Its appeal lies in the uncomplicated nature of the package: a compact electric vehicle with a usable quoted range, straightforward equipment choices and the option of adding home-charging hardware to suit an owner’s needs.

• 44.9 kWh BYD Blade Battery
• 70 kW maximum power and 180 Nm maximum torque
• Up to 410km quoted range, including 340km WLTP
• DC charging at up to 60kW
• Front-wheel drive
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Ski White exterior with Grey + Black interior