BYD Dolphin: 44.9 or 60.4 kWh? The original UK editions differ.
Which original UK BYD Dolphin battery and WLTP range applies to Active, Boost and larger-battery versions?
BYD's October 2023 UK release describes the larger 60.4 kWh Blade Battery with a 265-mile WLTP range, alongside planned 44.9 kWh Active and Boost editions with 211- and 193-mile estimates respectively. Do not compare them as the same motor/trim or treat provisional 2023 figures as current specifications.
Applicable to: Original October 2023 BYD UK launch-era publications. The 44.9 kWh Active and Boost ranges were described as estimated, and availability was planned. No later model-year or overseas model variant is implied.
Manufacturer-specified figures by configuration
These are manufacturer-referenced values for the named configurations only. Read the exact source for your engine, trim and market instead of carrying a measurement across model names or model years.
| Vehicle configuration | Published value | Context and limits | Manufacturer evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK original Active · announced 44.9 kWh Blade Battery | 211 miles (estimated WLTP) | Original October 2023 launch-era estimate; not an independently confirmed later-market homologation | View original source ↗ |
| UK original Boost · announced 44.9 kWh Blade Battery | 193 miles (estimated WLTP) | Same pack size, different announced version; do not treat as Active range | View original source ↗ |
| UK original larger-battery Dolphin · 60.4 kWh | 265 miles (WLTP) | Manufacturer-stated large-pack UK figure in the same October 2023 release | View original source ↗ |
Match the exact vehicle.
Check 1
Check the car's actual version, delivery year, national approval sheet and fitted battery rather than assuming all Dolphin models have the 60.4 kWh pack.
Check 2
The 44.9 kWh Active/Boost figures were launch estimates, not guaranteed real-world mileage or current UK specification. Driving temperature, tyres and charging limits change delivered range.
Check 3
BYD Dolphin and Dolphin Surf are distinct vehicles. Do not transfer this UK launch battery table to Dolphin Surf, Dolphin G DM-i, another market or a later model revision.
Where the numbers came from
Compared the three separately named battery/range combinations explicitly reported by BYD Europe in its 10 October 2023 UK Dolphin announcement. The original marketing estimate status is retained; no battery usable capacity, motor fitment, warranty, charging curve, VIN matching or service values were inferred.
Primary evidence (1 source)
- Manufacturer source 1byd.com ↗
3 exact configuration rows supported
This page is an original explanation of limited factual specifications. CarFactBook has not inferred an exact VIN, fitted replacement part, global-equivalent manual or unpublished service quantity.
Source count: 1. The original manufacturer's vehicle-specific manual and labels take priority if your exact car differs from these listed reference configurations.
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