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BYD Dolphin Hatchback 130kW Boost 44.9kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Boost
Price	£27,195
Battery Capacity	44.9
Engine Power - BHP	176
Acceleration	7.5
Top Speed	99 mph
Length	4290 mm
Width	1770 mm
Height	1570 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	364 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1568 kg

Driver Convenience

12.8" Electric rotary touchscreen
3 x rear parking radar
360 camera
5" TFT full LCD instrument panel
Adaptive Cruise Control and Intelligent Cruise Control
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Blind spot detection
Child presence detection
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
Emergency call service
Emergency lane keep assist
Forward collision warning
Front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic brake
Indirect driver fatigue management
Intelligent Speed Limit Information and Intelligent Speed Limit Control
Lane departure prevention
Lane departure warning
Power assisted steering
Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
Traffic sign recognition
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW onboard charger
Vehicle To Load function

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
DAB+ radio

Exterior Features

Automatic headlights
Driver side window with one-click lift and anti-pinch function
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Electrically heated rear windscreen
Follow me home lighting
Footlights for exterior mirrors
Front wipers
High beam assist
LED 3rd brake light
LED continuous taillights
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
Rain sensor wiper
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12V power sockets
2 x Front USB port (1 x 18W Type C + 1 x 60W Type C)
2 x Rear USB port (2 x 18W Type C)
3 individual rear seats
3 rear head restraints
3kW PTC heater
60/40 split folding rear seat
Center armrest with dual cupholder
Driver seat with 6-way electric adjustment
Front LED reading lights
Front passenger seat with 4-way electric adjustment
Front seat sun visor with illuminated mirror
Heat pump
Integrated front headrests
PM2.5 air filter
Rear LED reading lights
Rear trunk parcel shelf
Single front passenger seat
Trunk light
Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
Vegan leather upholstery

Passive Safety

2 ISOFIX in outer rear seats and 1 ISOFIX in front passenger seat
3x3 point rear seat belts
Auto vehicle hold function
Automatic emergency braking system
Belt with pretensioner and force limiter
Child locks on rear doors
Comfort stop
Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
Direct tyre pressure monitoring system
Door Opening Warning
Driver's airbag
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Front center airbag
Front passenger airbag
Front side air curtain airbag
Front side airbags
Intelligent power brake system
Mechanical child safety lock
Seatbelt warning
Traction control

Security

2 x smart key and 1 x NFC key card
Keyless entry and start
Locking wheel nuts
Thatcham Cat 2 engine immobiliser

Wheels

17" Bi-colour alloy wheels

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	75
Battery Capacity in kWh	44.9
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	285
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	38
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	65
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	28
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	65
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	150
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	200000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	44.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	11.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.9
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	440
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	315
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	273
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	195

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	85
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	150000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	6
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.5
Engine Power - BHP	176
Engine Torque - NM	260
Top Speed	99 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Tyre Size Front	205/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/50 R17
Wheel Style	Bi-colour
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1570 mm
Length	4290 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm
Width	1770 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2012 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1978 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1310 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	364 l
Max. Loading Weight	410 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1568 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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