{"id":"byd-dolphin-design-2025","model_id":"byd-dolphin","variant_name":"Design","model_year":2025,"battery_capacity_kwh":63.0,"battery_usable_kwh":60.4,"battery_chemistry":"LFP","battery_warranty_years":8,"battery_warranty_km":200000,"range_wltp_km":435,"range_real_world_km":375,"consumption_wltp_kwh_100km":13.9,"consumption_real_world_kwh_100km":16.1,"ac_charge_power_kw":11.0,"dc_charge_power_kw":95.0,"connector_types":"[]","bidirectional_charging":"[]","total_power_kw":150.0,"total_torque_nm":310.0,"acceleration_0_100_sec":7.5,"top_speed_kph":160,"weight_curb_kg":1545,"weight_gross_kg":1945,"payload_kg":400,"towing_capacity_braked_kg":0,"towing_capacity_unbraked_kg":0,"length_mm":4290,"width_mm":1770,"height_mm":1550,"wheelbase_mm":2700,"ground_clearance_mm":150,"trunk_capacity_liters":345,"trunk_max_liters":1310,"frunk_capacity_liters":0,"data_quality":"verified","sources":"[\"https://www.byd.com/eu/dolphin\", \"https://www.byd.com/de/dolphin/design\"]","notes":"The 2025 BYD Dolphin Design is the top-spec variant with the 60.4 kWh battery and all premium features included as standard. The 2025 model year brings several improvements: enhanced DC charging speed (95 kW vs 88 kW), improved efficiency (13.9 kWh/100km vs 14.1), better heat pump performance, and updated DiLink 4.0 system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. It offers ventilated seats, panoramic glass roof with UV protection, 360-degree camera, enhanced audio system, and comprehensive driver assistance package. This variant competes directly with premium compact EVs like the MINI Electric and VW ID.3 Pro S, offering more features and better value.\n","created_at":"2026-02-09","updated_at":"2026-02-09","brand":"BYD","model_name":"Dolphin","body_style":"hatchback","segment":"B","markets":[{"market_code":"DE","currency":"EUR","price_base":37990,"price_including_vat":37990,"available_from":"2025-01-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"The 2025 BYD Dolphin Design is the premium variant with all features included as standard and significant 2025 improvements.\n2025 Model Year Improvements: - Faster DC charging: 95 kW (vs 88 kW in 2024) - Better efficiency: 13.9 kWh/100km (vs 14.1 in 2024) - Improved range: 435 km WLTP (vs 427 km in 2024) - Enhanced heat pump performance - Updated DiLink 4.0 with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto - Improved charging curve (26 min 30-80% vs 28 min in 2024) - Price reduction: €37,990 (vs €38,990 in 2024) - Faster delivery: 3 weeks (vs 4 weeks in 2024)\nWith the 60.4 kWh battery (435 km WLTP / 375 km real-world), powerful 150 kW motor, and premium equipment, the Design competes with vehicles like the MINI Electric and VW ID.3 Pro S while offering better value.\nThe 0.25% company car tax rate makes it particularly attractive for business users seeking a premium compact EV. Standard equipment includes everything plus ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera, power tailgate, enhanced audio system, and remote parking assist.\nPopular Configuration: Dolphin Design with two-tone paint = €39,190\nCompany Car Calculation (Germany): - Gross list price: €37,990 - Monthly tax base: €37,990 × 0.25% = €94.98 (vs. €379.90 for ICE) - Annual tax savings vs. ICE: ~€3,419"},{"market_code":"ES","currency":"EUR","price_base":35490,"price_including_vat":35490,"available_from":"2025-01-01","availability_status":"available"},{"market_code":"FR","currency":"EUR","price_base":33990,"price_including_vat":33990,"available_from":"2024-03-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"BYD Dolphin Design available in France through BYD dealer partners.\nNot eligible for bonus écologique due to Chinese manufacturing origin.\nDespite lack of incentive, competitive pricing for 435 km WLTP range.\nBYD expanding French dealer network in 2025 with 50+ planned locations.\n"},{"market_code":"IT","currency":"EUR","price_base":35790,"notes":"BYD Dolphin Design 2025 features 60.4 kWh Blade Battery, 204 hp powertrain,  panoramic glass roof, wireless cooled phone charger, and Vehicle to Load capability."},{"market_code":"NL","currency":"EUR","price_base":38690,"notes":"BYD Dolphin Design adds panoramic glazen dak (panoramic glass roof) with electric sunshade, privacy glass, draadloze gekoelde telefoonlader (wireless cooled phone charger), and Vehicle to Load (V2L 3.3 kW). Equipped with 60.4 kWh Blade Battery, 427 km WLTP range, and 110 kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 26 minutes)."},{"market_code":"PL","currency":"PLN","price_base":159900,"price_including_vat":159900,"available_from":"2024-06-01","availability_status":"available","notes":"BYD Dolphin Design available in Poland through BYD dealer partners.\nEligible for Mój elektryk subsidy (PLN 27,000), effective price ~PLN 132,900.\nExcellent value proposition with 435 km WLTP range and Blade Battery.\nBYD expanding dealer network across Poland in 2025.\n"}]}