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BYD Dolphin Mini, entry-level model, Chinese manufacturer, national production in Camaçari (BA), following the Chinese cycle.
BYD's new launch is about to arrive in Brazil, expected to arrive in March. The model, known in China as Seagull, will be called BYD Dolphin Mini here and in other Latin American countries. The information was confirmed by Jorge Moraes, in his column on the UOL portal, which released the launch schedule for the brand's most affordable electric vehicle.
O BYD Dolphin Mini, based on the Ocean line and belonging to the family that includes the Dolphin and Seal models, will initially be imported from China to Brazil. However, there are plans for local production at the Camaçari (BA) factory, where the production of the Dolphin, Song Plus and Yuan Plus models has already been confirmed. The expansion of production reinforces BYD's commitment to the Brazilian and Latin American market.
BYD Dolphin Mini – New Launch from the Chinese Automaker
BYD: Sales Success with the entry-level Dolphin Mini model
A few days ago, at the end of November, BYD surprised the market by announcing that the small Seagull/Dolphin Mini reached the mark of 200.000 units produced. This achievement is even more impressive considering that the Chinese automaker's entry-level electric car achieved this feat in just 7 months on the market, after its launch in April, which proves its excellent acceptance.
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The Dolphin Mini, which is BYD's smallest model, measures 3,78 meters in length (surpassing a Renault Kwid by 10 cm), 1,71 meters in width, 1,54 meters in height and has a wheelbase of 2,50 .3 meters (20 cm less than a Hyundai HBXNUMX).
Equipped with an electric motor with 55 kW (74 hp) of power and 13,7 kgfm of torque, powered by a Blade battery with a capacity of 30 kWh or 38,8 kWh, the Dolphin Mini has a range of 305 km or 405 km by Chinese cycle, respectively. Finally, the maximum speed is 130 km/h.
The interior of the BYD Dolphin Mini features a modern layout with familiar elements from the larger Dolphin sibling, including a clean look with few buttons, as well as a fully digital instrument panel and a 10,8′ (swivel) screen for the information system. and entertainment.
Recently, BYD Colombia made a remarkable presentation by showing its entry-level electric car for the first time, already announcing the name Dolphin Mini, which will be used by the automaker throughout Latin America.
Despite the lack of confirmation from BYD regarding the battery option and autonomy of the compact in Brazil, it is estimated that the starting price of the car will be around R$100, which will certainly boost the entry-level electric car segment, impacting models such as Renault Kwid E-Tech and JAC e-JS1.
BYD: Innovation and Technology with Dolphin Mini
Finally, BYD has not yet confirmed which battery option and autonomy the compact will be sold in Brazil, nor the equipment package. It is estimated that the starting price will be around R$100, which will help to further boost the entry-level electric car segment, affecting models such as the Renault Kwid E-Tech and JAC e-JS1.
Source: Jorge Moraes/UOL
Source: Insideevs Uol
