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BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2023 -
This car is not available in the US, but you can still compare it with other cars

Trims

Currently Produced
44.9 kWh Active 44.9 kWh Boost 60.4 kWh

BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active

Photo of BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active (1 slide)

Technical Specifications of BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2023 -
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
China
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Produced
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
Hatchback BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
No Data
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
211 mi No Data
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 mi
Wh/mi
24.9 kWh 249 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
46 kWh 44.9 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
7.4 kW 60 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
FWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
95 hp (71 kW) 133 lb-ft
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
6.7 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
93 mph
0.00 s
00 mph

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
168.9 in
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
79.2 in 69.7 in
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
61.8 in
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
106.3 in

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
5
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
No Data
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
12.2 ft3 46.3 ft3 No Data
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
No Data
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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Charging BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

NEMA 5-15

Socket specs
Socket specs
120 V, 15 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
1.8 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
16 h 38 min

NEMA 5-20

Socket specs
Socket specs
120 V, 20 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
12 h 28 min

NEMA 6-20

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 20 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
4.8 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
06 h 14 min

NEMA 14-30

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 30 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.2 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 09 min

NEMA 14-50

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
12 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 03 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (7.4 kW)

NEMA 6-50

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
12 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 03 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (7.4 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

Socket output
Socket output
50 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min

CCS DC 100 kW

Socket output
Socket output
100 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (60 kW)

CCS DC 150 kW

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (60 kW)

CCS DC 200 kW

Socket output
Socket output
200 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (60 kW)

CCS DC 250 kW

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (60 kW)

CCS DC 350 kW

Socket output
Socket output
350 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (60 kW)

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Socket output
Socket output
75 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (60 kW)

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (60 kW)

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (60 kW)

CHAdeMO DC 50 kW

Socket output
Socket output
50 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 38 min
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active

The BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2023. The car is not available on the US market.

The BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active has a 46 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 180 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 24.9 kWh per 100 miles (or 249 Wh/mile) — ranked №429 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active

The BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds (ranked â„–306 out of 586 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 93 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 71 kW (95 hp) of power and 133 lb-ft of torque.

Real-world range of BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active

BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active achieves a real-world range of 162–198 miles, placing it at №429 among 586 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:

  • Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
  • Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active charge port type?
  • For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 60 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

    • Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our Charging calculator.

    BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active dimensions and weight?

    Here are the dimensions and weight for the BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active:

    • Length: 168.9 in
    • Width: 79.2 in (including side mirrors) or 69.7 in (excluding side mirrors)
    • Height: 61.8 in
    • Wheelbase: 106.3 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
    • Curb weight: N/A lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
    BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active cargo capacity?

    Behind the rear seats of the BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active, you'll find 12.2 cubic feet of storage space (ranked â„–445 out of 586 electric vehicles).

    Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to 46.3 cubic feet (ranked â„–290 out of 586 electric vehicles).

    The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

    BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh Active towing capacity?
    The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

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