BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Boost 2023

Starting price: €29,990

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

BYD DOLPHIN 44.9 kWh Boost 2023 is positioned as a FWD electric hatchback with a practical focus on shorter everyday trips. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 310 km official, but also about 261 km mixed and 204 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 6 h 54 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 38 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 345-1310 L cargo and 8 years / 200,000 km battery warranty. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
310 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
261 km
Cold highway estimate
204 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-49 km / -16%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 6 h 54 min
Fast charging
10-80% 38 min (est.)
10-80% range added
185 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
345-1310 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 200,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Payload, Roof load
City - Mild Weather326 km
City - Cold Weather220 km
Highway - Mild Weather253 km
Highway - Cold Weather204 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

Have questions about Real Range?
Nominal Capacity46 kWh
Usable Capacity44.9 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage200000 km
Cathode MaterialLFP

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Right
Charge Power7.4 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)6 h 54 min
Charge Speed (mild)40 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Right
Charge Power (max)60 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)50 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)38 min
Charge Speed (mild)320 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)240 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~6h 55m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW22h 10m13 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW13h 45m21 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW6h 55m41 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A7.4 kW6h 55m41 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A7.4 kW6h 55m41 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~38 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector50 kW avg.38 min317 km/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration8 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed160 km/h
Total Power130 kW (177 PS)
Total TorqueNo Data
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)261 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)17 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range310 km
Rated Consumption15.4 kWh/100 km
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Safety Rating5/5
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant87%
Rating Year2023
Vulnerable Road Users85%
Safety Assist79%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length4290 mm
Width1770 mm
Width with Mirrors2012 mm
Height1570 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1700 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume345 L
Cargo Volume Max1310 L
Cargo Volume Frunk0 L
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight Unbraked0 kg
Towing Weight Braked0 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€29,990
Seats5 people
IsofixYes, 3 seats
Turning Circle10.5 m
PlatformBYD E-PLATFORM 3
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.