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Lot Of Scrap In Auction Of The Electric Car BYD Dolphin Was Sold For R$ 19 Thousand And 38 Thousand, Which Would Be Less Than One Fifth Of Its Launch Price.
Less than a year after its launch in the Brazilian market, the BYD Dolphin has stood out as the best-selling electric car in Brazil in 2023. With 6,806 units registered, the model quickly became a hit among consumers, attracting attention for its performance and sustainability.
Despite its sales success, the BYD Dolphin gained notoriety on social media for a less positive reason: the number of units involved in accidents. The Instagram page “BYD Batido” frequently highlights the model, showing damaged vehicles, which has increased the car’s visibility in a different light.
Auction Of Scrap From The BYD Dolphin
Surprisingly, a lot of nine units of the Dolphin, already considered a total loss, was auctioned as scrap in Brazil. The units, listed on the auction site Sodré Santoro, fetched prices significantly lower than new ones, with the most expensive unit sold for R$ 38,400 and the cheapest for R$ 19,000.
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The scrap auction of the BYD Dolphin ended on April 15, leaving those interested in replacement parts without the opportunity to acquire such units. This event highlights the growing market for used parts for electric cars, especially for models that are still in their first life cycle in the market.
Safety Evaluated By Euro NCAP
Despite the incidents, it is important to note that the BYD Dolphin was rated five stars by Euro NCAP, a recognition of its high safety in collisions. This safety standard also extends to another model from the brand, the BYD Seal, consolidating BYD’s reputation for offering safe electric vehicles in the global market.
BYD’s Launch Strategy Left Consumers Excited In February
With the limitation of four seats in the first batch, the price reduction serves as an additional incentive. This move is seen as a way to pave the way for the five-seat version, currently in homologation, which is expected to arrive in a second batch.
The portal InsideEVs Brazil had the opportunity to test the Dolphin Mini in Shenzhen, China, and the impressions were quite positive. The vehicle, despite its compact size (3.78 m in length and a wheelbase of 2.50 m), surprises with its interior space, comfortably accommodating four occupants. However, the small trunk size could be a point of concern for some consumers.
The updated model – BYD Dolphin Mini launched in February does not skimp on features, even being an entry-level model. It comes equipped with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, among others. One lingering question is the number of airbags in the Brazilian version, which could vary between four and six.
The model offers two battery options in China: one with 30 kWh, which could be the choice for the more affordable version, and a more advanced one with 38.8 kWh featuring Blade technology, providing a range of 402 km based on the Chinese testing cycle. The fast charging capacity, reaching from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes, is another strong point of the vehicle.
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Qual seria o intuito dessa matéria? Querer descredibilizar a marca delegando os acidentes ocorridos em decorrência da marca? No Brasil é notório a quantidade absurda de acidentes de automóveis por motivo em especial da imprudência dos motoristas, se há um número grande de veículos da marca BYD como sucatas é porque há uma grande circulação dessa marca, isso é óbvio.