BYD Dolphin
The BYD Dolphin () is a battery electric hatchback produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto since 2021. A subcompact (B-segment) hatchback in its home country, the Dolphin is positioned above the Seagull in the Chinese market and part of BYD's 'Ocean Series'. The Dolphin has been exported to overseas markets such as Europe, Australia and Thailand since 2023 with lengthened dimensions to satisfy more stringent crash safety standards, and placing it in the compact or C-segment space. Overview During Auto Shanghai in April 2021, BYD presented a new generation of the platform dedicated to electric cars under the name e-Platform 3.0, which thanks to better weight distribution is to offer more efficient performance and range. At the same time, the Chinese manufacturer presented a pre-production prototype of the new hatchback called BYD EA1 Concept, while also announcing a modernized design language and company logo. The production model was presented three months later as the BYD Dolphin. The car mirrors the look of the prototype, with a one-box silhouette devised by head of BYD design team Wolfgang Egger. The Dolphin was the first production model to feature the new BYD logo. The rear cargo space or trunk is rated at