Sime Darby Motors has launched the BYD Dolphin EV with 2 variants available i.e. Dynamic Standard Range (RM100,530) and Premium Extended Range (RM125,530). Prices quoted are on-the-road without insurance for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia.
L-R: Eagle Zhao, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division; Dato’ Jeffri Salim Davidson, Group Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Berhad; Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Retail and Distribution of Sime Darby Motors Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau.
The BYD DOLPHIN battery electric vehicle is built on the company’s e-Platform 3.0 and fitted with the Blade battery, an innovation by BYD for increased battery safety and higher energy density. The Dolphin includes a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function for powering external appliances, and comes with a V2L discharge adapter as well as a portable charging cable.
It also has a high-efficiency energy-saving heat pump system and the world’s first mass-produced 8-in-1 electric powertrain that optimises space utilisation and energy efficiency.
Sitting on a 2,700 mm wheelbase, this 5-seater EV measures 4,920 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall; ground clearance is 130 mm. Common exterior features include LED headlights and tail lights with follow me home function, High Beam Assist, and powered and heated side mirrors.
For the interior, the common items are 12.8″ rotating touchscreen display, 5″ multi-info display, 6-speaker sound system, voice assistant, Apple CarPlay (wired), 4 USB ports (including 2 Type-C), synthetic leather seats, climate control, PM 2.5 air filter, and tyre repair kit.
In terms of safety, both variants have 6 airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, intelligent power brake system, 360-degree view monitor, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Support, Predictive Collision Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Lane Departure Prevention, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Change Collision Warning.
As for the differences between the variants, they are:
BYD Dolphin Dynamic Standard Range
- 70 kw, 180 Nm
- 44.9 kWh battery
- Up to 340 km driving range (WLTP)
- 60 kW DC charging
- MacPherson strut front suspension; torsion beam rear
- 195/60 R16 tyre size
- Front seat belts with pretensioner
- 6-way manual adjustment for driver’s seat
- 4-way manual adjustment for front passenger’s seat
- Powered driver’s side window with one-touch up-down and anti-pinch
BYD Dolphin Premium Extended Range
- 150 kW, 310 Nm
- 60.48 kWh battery
- Up to 427 km driving range (WLTP)
- 80 kW DC charging
- MacPherson strut front suspension; multi-link rear
- 205/50 R17 tyre size
- Front seat belts with dual stage pretensioner
- 6-way powered adjustment for driver’s seat
- 4-way powered adjustment for front passenger’s seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Qi wireless charger
- Panoramic glass roof
- 4 powered windows with one-touch up-down and anti-pinch
Dato’ Jeffri Salim Davidson, Group Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Berhad said, “Building on the overwhelmingly positive response to the BYD ATTO 3 over the past few months, we are pleased to expand our EV line-up with the BYD DOLPHIN. Tapping into the growing EV adoption in Malaysia, the BYD DOLPHIN offers electrified vitality and aesthetic appeal with highly attractive value, making eco-friendly mobility more accessible for Malaysians and supporting the nation’s aspirations towards decarbonisation.”
Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division commented, “We are excited to continue accelerating the electrification wave in Malaysia with the BYD DOLPHIN. Curated for modern and connected lifestyles, the BYD DOLPHIN offers a unique value proposition as a technologically advanced EV hatchback that provides much more space capacity than conventional hatchbacks. This is indeed ideal to suit the versatile and diverse needs of Malaysians, bringing the world-class innovation that BYD is known for which combines state-of-the-art technology and sustainability.”
The BYD Dolphin is covered by a 6-year (or 150,000 km, whichever comes first) vehicle warranty, an 8-year (or 150,000 km) drive unit warranty, as well as an 8-year (or 160,000 km) battery warranty.
Colour schemes available for the Dolphin Dynamic are Urban Grey exterior with Grey + Black interior, and Sand White exterior with Brown + Black interior. For the Dolphin Premium, the colour choices are Atlantis Grey + Delan Black exterior with Grey + Black interior; Ski White + Urban Grey exterior with Grey + Black interior; and Surf Blue + Urban Grey exterior with Blue + Black interior.
BYD is continuing to expand its footprint in Malaysia with a growing nationwide dealership network. Currently operating at 9 locations, with 12 more opening soon, BYD targets to open a total of 21 showrooms across the country.
For more information, visit http://byd.simedarbymotors.my/ or contact the customer care number: 1300-38-1888.
The BYD Dolphin can be viewed and tested between 28 – 30 July 2023 (10 AM – 10 PM) at One Utama, Ground Floor Forecourt Outdoor Carpark.
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