2024 BYD Dolphin to launch on Feb 23 with bigger battery and lower price
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BYD announced that its best-selling hatchback, BYD Dolphin, will launch the annual update on February 23 called Honor Edition.
It will have a bigger battery and, according to local media, will have a cheaper entry-level variant than the previous 2023 version.
BYD recently declared a price war against ICE cars, launching 2024 updates of its PHEV models with prices lower than ICE alternatives, trying to persuade traditional ICE buyers to opt for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Shenzhen-based automaker stated that “79,800 yuan (11,000 USD) for BYD makes fuel cars panicking”, referring to the launch of the 2024 annual updates of two models: BYD Qin Plus Honor Edition and Destroyer 05 Honor Edition.
BYD is most likely targeting the affordable ICE best sellers such as Volkswagen Lavida or Toyota Corrola. BYD ceased production of ICE cars in April 2022.
(2024 BYD Dolphin Honor Edition.)
The new Dolphin demonstrates that BYD is not only preparing for 2024 with its PHEV models but also positioning its all-electric lineup at the forefront of the price war as the company expects the EV penetration to rise to a new level this year.
BYD’s founder Wang Chuanfu said during its New Year speech that he expects electric vehicle share to reach 50% in China in at last of the months of 2024.
China’s monthly electric vehicle sales surpassed 40% market penetration the previous year.
The previous version of BYD Dolphin had only a 45 kWh LFP battery option, suitable for a 420 km CLTC range. The 2024 update will add trim with a 60 kWh battery and 520 km range.
The motor remains the same, with 70 kW of power and 180 Nm peak torque. Dimensions are also the same, (L/W/H) 4125/1770/1570 mm and a wheelbase of 2700 mm.
(2024 BYD Dolphin Honor Edition interior.)
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