New BYD Dolphin Review | The Ultimate Bargain Electric Car?

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  • Опубліковано 20 жов 2023
  • Introducing the Dolphin! BYD's latest car is a fully electric hatchback.
    With a range of 260 miles - and a starting price of £26,195.00 - this compact car has a lot going for it.
    Join us as we get behind the wheel of this new electric hatchback.
    ‪@BYDEurope‬ #byd #dolphin #byddolphin
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  • @davidmarshall5596
    @davidmarshall5596 8 місяців тому +5

    You hit the nail on the head saying BYD you can see them making a statement of intent offering a good deal of standard equipment on the cars at a considerable less cost than some of its rivals ..will ruffle some feathers me thinks 🤔 great review planet auto 🚘 ❤

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому

      Thank you David, like MG they can afford to spec cars at a good level and provide decent range etc for a price many manufacturers can’t get close too.

  • @outfoxthefox
    @outfoxthefox 8 місяців тому +3

    All these lovely cars are coming, but now into my 80s, should I keep watching the reviews? Well, I can dream, cant I?

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому

      Of course, dreams do come true if you believe Michael, well in our case they do

  • @davidtaylorbfd
    @davidtaylorbfd 8 місяців тому +9

    I am impressed with BYD , this would suit my wife and I.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому

      We are too, David. Wait til you see the Seal! 👍 *A

    • @davidtaylorbfd
      @davidtaylorbfd 8 місяців тому

      @@PlanetautoUK The Seal has so much better interior wise than boring Tesla's.

  • @PlanetautoUK
    @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому +1

    Glad to hear it - thank you, Neville

  • @nevillechant27
    @nevillechant27 8 місяців тому +2

    Just love your vlogs many thanks guys

  • @badboy250984
    @badboy250984 3 місяці тому +1

    Coming from a BMW i3 (currenty driving), that small display behind the steering wheel doesn't bother me lol. Is bigger than the i3 display lol. I'm planning to replace the i3 with the Dophine.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  3 місяці тому

      It’s the norm now with a number of brands too, we do love an i3, keep us posted bad boy

    • @badboy250984
      @badboy250984 3 місяці тому +1

      @@PlanetautoUK I loved the i3 as well but I need something slightly bigger and practical like sit 5 ppl. Value for money wise, the Dophine is a no brainer.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  3 місяці тому

      @badboy250984 yes it is and it’s as quick i3s, BYD know how to build vehicles.

  • @honestjohn6222
    @honestjohn6222 7 місяців тому +2

    Would prefer this over the atto 3 , for yourself , cheers

  • @honestjohn6222
    @honestjohn6222 7 місяців тому

    Love to see a comparison between dolphin 64kw v mg4 64 kw , cheers

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  7 місяців тому

      We’ll see what we can knock up, currently we’ve got an MG4 XPower on review 😀

  • @davidline2454
    @davidline2454 7 місяців тому +1

    Lovely, but why is the UK price so much, we’re being ripped off big time here

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  7 місяців тому

      Thank you, we’ve not seen prices elsewhere, is that Europe or overseas David?

  • @renbangbprd7236
    @renbangbprd7236 7 місяців тому +1

    So what is ur personal preferences, this or MG 4 EV?

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  7 місяців тому +1

      We love the level of regen in the MG4 and the interior in the Dolphin. Both have great selling points. Thanks, @renbangbprd7236

  • @Alanphuphalee
    @Alanphuphalee 7 місяців тому +2

    0-60 in 7 seconds??? Hot damn this would smoke my Subaru BRZ haha

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  7 місяців тому +1

      Craziness, however the driving experience with a BRZ, unrivalled, we love them, when we had one it never sat still.

    • @peterarmstrong3853
      @peterarmstrong3853 6 місяців тому +2

      I've managed 6.4 with mine 👍

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  6 місяців тому +1

      @peterarmstrong3853 that’s impressive stats Peter

    • @peterarmstrong3853
      @peterarmstrong3853 6 місяців тому +1

      This was with replacement tyres to hankook in cold 5 degrees so very happy.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  5 місяців тому

      and you should be 😀

  • @Peak_Stone
    @Peak_Stone Місяць тому +1

    Why doesn't design model come with normal paintwork?

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  Місяць тому +1

      As in? A certain finish?

    • @Peak_Stone
      @Peak_Stone Місяць тому

      @@PlanetautoUK The design versions have the sunroof, but they don't come in a single colour, only two tone, which I don't like.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  Місяць тому

      @Peak_Stone oh, that’s a trend higher spec models usually offer a two tone, I wouldn’t expect a single colour option, at least not on this gen.

  • @stephenparker5272
    @stephenparker5272 8 місяців тому +1

    The citroen c3e at just over £20,000 will see the price of these drop quickly, they sell for £10,000 less in their home market. MG and BYD will have to respond, so imo don't buy yet wait six months or so. LPT batteries and a heat pump is a good spec, the MG4 has no heat pump.I think a 230m real range on motorways is the sweet spot, as three hours is enough without a stop.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому +2

      Ah yes, strangely MG4 has a heat pump depending on the market, not here though where we need it. This is impressively spec’d as standard, and we’d agree with 3 hours. Watch this space, thank you Stephen.

    • @billienomates7100
      @billienomates7100 8 місяців тому +1

      I wasn't aware that the MG4 lacked a heatpump. Makes their pricing quite bad if thats the case for the Trophy and Xpower models as well. @@PlanetautoUK

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому +1

      It’s strange it’s only in certain markets, you’d expect it to be an option if not.

    • @pj310101
      @pj310101 6 місяців тому

      Here in Belgium the higher trim levels do have a heat pump. In the market for a small electric vehicle, and after comparing MG4 and Dolphin (and driven them both) I am reclining versus the BYD for a lot of reasons, but primarily the LFP battery (you can charge to 100% which you shouldn't with an NMC battery)@@PlanetautoUK

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  6 місяців тому +1

      @pj310101 in virtually everywhere but the UK MG4 has the heat pump, charging to 100% is really the problems is R/C to 100 that’s questioned. The Dolphin is a fine EV, enjoy.

  • @Liam.......
    @Liam....... 8 місяців тому

    The front end looks quite old, kinda like an old fabia. Dont mind it, seems comparable to a nissan leaf.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому

      I’ve been trying to put my finger on what it resembled, that’s it LS97 - thank you

    • @shaonian
      @shaonian 3 місяці тому +1

      I just traded in a 2018 leaf on a 60kwh dolphin, the dolphin is better in every way except for one pedal driving.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  3 місяці тому

      Great to hear you’re enjoying it, thank you

  • @alacarte5073
    @alacarte5073 8 місяців тому +2

    You sound like a poet..

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому +1

      I frequently do Alacarte 😌 and thank you - Did you find what you were looking for?

    • @alacarte5073
      @alacarte5073 8 місяців тому +1

      @@PlanetautoUK I prefer the Atto 3. Bout to watch it. Have you covered the Ora?

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  2 місяці тому

      We had the funky cat - now called the 03 - on review not too long ago.

  • @WestonMike
    @WestonMike 8 місяців тому +1

    "trunk" is the Americanism for the "boot". In the UK, the American "frunk" should be the "froot".

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому

      😆😆😆 we should make it happen

  • @alacarte5073
    @alacarte5073 8 місяців тому +3

    You don't look comfy sat in that car. Not sure what's the fuss about the spelling of BYD at the back?

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому

      I was, we only drove it a short distance, making it challenging to find the optimum position for say a road trip. Generally people don’t want phrases on the rear of their cars, we tend to as a nation prefer understated.

    • @alacarte5073
      @alacarte5073 8 місяців тому

      @@PlanetautoUK English people just like to complain. Everywhere else in the continent likes it.

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому

      @alacarte5073 a lot see it as cheesy sadly.

    • @alacarte5073
      @alacarte5073 8 місяців тому +1

      @@PlanetautoUK it's just a car just a use of alphabet. I like the spelling. It cheers me up!

    • @PlanetautoUK
      @PlanetautoUK  8 місяців тому

      @alacarte5073 it’s been the same here since at least when I learnt to drive, people debadged their cars all the time.