I might be the only person who thinks the dolphin looks nice and cute
@kevindgillam
7 ай бұрын
Yes, it is a very attractive/appealing car. We love ours ❤
@twisted_panties
5 ай бұрын
Agreed, it's a handsome little car. I prefer it over the Atto 3.
@Tellyawhat4
Ай бұрын
@@twisted_panties Took the words right out of my mouth! The interior is so classy. Love this car, and I am a big fusspot when it comes to cars! Am going to test drive it.
@davidtydeman1434
8 ай бұрын
I have driven an Atto 3 since October 2022. Very happy with my choice with no issues
@ricosun
9 ай бұрын
Very interesting battle in Aust between this car vs MG4. Comfort vs Driver's car. In China the BYD Dolphin out sales the MG4 more than 30:1
@jcollishaw
9 ай бұрын
We picked our Dolphin up a week ago. The same model Premium reviewed here but in Pink for my wife. Pretty much agree with the review completely. Only things I’d say is I’d call it a CUV, it’s longer, wider and taller than a Mazda CX-3 with far more back seat space so I think that makes it a crossover. Around town it’s brilliant and the combination of LFP battery and better interior comforts made it our pick over the MG4. With the FBT exemption it’s also very cheap
@honestjohn6222
9 ай бұрын
I think you Made the Right Decision
@photent
8 ай бұрын
I though MG4 was also LFP battery in the standard range. Essence is the other type though.
@renbangbprd7236
7 ай бұрын
Hi is second row cool enough in sunny australian weather?
@jcollishaw
7 ай бұрын
@@renbangbprd7236 I’m in Melbourne so I can’t comment, sorry
@renbangbprd7236
7 ай бұрын
@@jcollishaw Ohh, I see
@lachd2261
4 ай бұрын
Just test drove one of these and came back very impressed. You do get a lot of car for your money in the premium version, it really does feel like a top of the range hot hatch
@Tellyawhat4
Ай бұрын
How did you find the tyres?
@lachd2261
Ай бұрын
@@Tellyawhat4 they were fine for normal driving but they skidded a bit when I really put my foot down. I’d definitely replace them
@lachd2261
Ай бұрын
@@Tellyawhat4 A bit screechy. Maybe change them
@hegemonersmith1048
7 ай бұрын
I’m in the market for an EV, and I found this review very balanced and helpful. Thanks.
@attilavarga3151
9 ай бұрын
I like the BYD Dolphine better than the MG4
@peterarmstrong3853
9 ай бұрын
With tyres, mine in the uk were replaced to hankook as the linglongs were awful! I love my dolphin and prefer it over my old mg4 Kia Niro and cupra born. Oh and the 60 on the trip has achieved 6.4 seconds with the better tyres
@androidone4808
9 ай бұрын
Thats a big difference for acceleration. I thought the better tyres would just affect handling in both dry and wet conditions.
@peterarmstrong3853
9 ай бұрын
@@androidone4808 nope the old ones even spin up in eco mode.
@scottjboswell
9 ай бұрын
Bought a 2023 Corolla hybrid (ZR) in Jan, just sold it. Realised the complexities of having two drive systems (petrol and electric) means twice the maintenance of a single drive system. Was a nice car, but I also realise it will lose significant value as more electrics like this and the BYD Dolphin enters the market…. 5 years from now, the Corolla will not hold value when we are getting $30k electrics that only use $20/week in electricity costs (Corolla was still $40-$45 per fill) I’d recommend avoiding the hybrids and considering either an electric, or holding your existing car for another 2 years. The market is about to change significantly.
@trythis2821
8 ай бұрын
Hope you are right, currently holding out for a cheap EV something like the BYD Seagull if it comes to Australia would be great.
@deleted.6743
8 ай бұрын
Can’t believe someone bought one! Toyota want ridiculous money for their cars and they all suck to drive
@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
8 ай бұрын
interesting your opinion, however while I am not a Toyota fan, especially the Corrolla we have just spent a half day in a KONA Hybrid, after waiting for the full EV., which is not released yet. Very impressed with the Premium. But can we buy one, NO as the waiting list is 6-9 months. 😢😢😢😢 last time we bought a Hyundai EVERY colour and variant were at the main dealers, and there were discounts. When are we going back to being a buyers market.
@RobertScanlon
9 ай бұрын
You didn’t mention the voice assistant. To me that was one of the ways to bypass clunky menus and touch screen distractions. We bought the Ora and I was disappointed the Australian spec didn’t come with the voice assistant (the one I test drove in the UK did and it was great).
@simonyzhang78
7 ай бұрын
The saddest thing is that I bought it for 40k in Sydney but my high school mate bought it for RMB 110k which is about 23k in Aussie dollars.
@jim8149
6 ай бұрын
Chinese models have a smaller size and with generally worse specs. why should you be sad ? in UK they are paying $A60k for the premium versions.
@agusedyanto3324
6 ай бұрын
That's normal, bro, because shipping + insurance is expensive, plus import taxes and dealer profits and so on
@ultraciao
4 ай бұрын
Are you sad you have a higher paying salary in Australia? No point comparing different countries tbh
@Tellyawhat4
Ай бұрын
@@ultraciao Good point.
@loupashire
3 күн бұрын
@@ultraciao LOL Tell us your are wealthy without telling us...
@BlokeOzzie
8 күн бұрын
Looks like this will be my Toyota Yaris replacement once I retire it. I like it.
@TeslaARM
9 ай бұрын
The SD card slot isn't for maps as you mentioned, you can play load music & videos from an inserted card. Unlike the chinese version, if the Dolphin came with the outward facing dashcam (you can purchase the camera module and fit it as the cable is already there) it records to the card if you had one inserted.
@james_l4337
9 ай бұрын
I remember car has a 360 degree cameras perhaps has recording too? There's pseudo 360 degree view of car while driving including underneath the car as well There are those cameras build in, it should IMHO to have recording capability otherwise it's a waste
@Drivecomau
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip, thinking about maps was presumptuous of me - Sam
@deepseer
9 ай бұрын
@@james_l4337 I think only the front camera has recording.
@TeslaARM
8 ай бұрын
@james_l4337 The 360 degrees is great but it does not record. You can fit the dashcam module that's in the chinese model (I have), but it's only forward facing
@james_l4337
8 ай бұрын
@@TeslaARM Thank you for the info. Australia dolphin seller website does not have option of cam installed, so I guess it will be own dashcam module purchase... Or hopefully there be cam module seller & fitter for dolphin and/or instructions for the install. Thank you for letting me know. Tesla excel in this surrounding safety feature, that's a clear win in this area for Tesla unfortunately there's no model 2 hatch with safe LFP yet.
@deleted.6743
8 ай бұрын
Jumped in one at chadstone. Was very impressed
@graffitijungle2072
8 ай бұрын
BYD is the world's second largest battery company, followed by CATL, also from China. They mainly supply batteries for mobile phones, computers, and cars. Tesla also uses BYD and CATL batteries.
@yangye8260
8 ай бұрын
Not true. Which Tesla vehicle uses BYD battery? Show me your source of info.
@graffitijungle2072
8 ай бұрын
@@yangye8260 That's the truth,you even don't wanna google it.
@siewyongli1055
8 ай бұрын
@@yangye8260google it and you will find many trusted news…
@jim8149
7 ай бұрын
@@yangye8260 Hes 100% correct. A simple google will give you pages of source info. Some Teslas models use BYD.
@yuding7813
7 ай бұрын
@@yangye8260I googled and found model Y is using batteries from byd. Google is not hard😂😂😂
@wy3131
8 ай бұрын
It’s actually not a ‘cheap EV’ but a fair priced EV. Australia’s EV prices are way inflated to the world’s largest and most competitive EV market there in China. Get the perspective right or be stuck at the bottom of a well.
@stephenbaxter5804
8 ай бұрын
I can see the Dolphin crushing it in Fleet sales.
@Flyingcircusclown25
7 ай бұрын
I have been driving my Atto 3 for more than a year, heated seats and AC have been controlled via voice commands all the time.
@frazergeno4557
7 ай бұрын
Have you done any long trips at HWY speeds like 100 kmph or there about? How was the actual driving range?
@Flyingcircusclown25
7 ай бұрын
@@frazergeno4557 Not really, it is mainly used for commute, 70 km a day with about 30 km on M2 and M7. Drove to and from Newcastle once, about 250 km on M1, went from 100% to 45%.
@hilmannajib
6 ай бұрын
@@frazergeno4557100kmph should be fine, >110kmph is when it started eating the range, no EV is safe from thes
@coastalwombat2261
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. Pretty well captured the essentials with this balanced review. I felt a bit too snug in the front seats of the Dolphin and ended up buying an ORA despite a few missing features. However, I expect to see both the Dolphin and the MG EV4 competing for sales leadership in the smaller EV market segment.
@Drivecomau
9 ай бұрын
This part of the segment is really interesting, with three great offerings so far - Sam
9 ай бұрын
My choose was the opposite. I bought the Dolphin because it fits more my needs than the Ora or the MG4. After 7,000 km (in Thailand), I am very happy with my decision.
@reginald7214
7 ай бұрын
Interesting. Thank you for sharing. Hope it is going well.
@upyoursmindyourownbusiness3411
9 ай бұрын
Missed a big one the battery on this vehicle prefers to be fully charged. While the mg4s prefer to be changed to 80 percent and let's be honest your buying a battery that operates as a car!
@taswegian62
9 ай бұрын
The base model MG4 'Excite' has a 51kwh LFP battery which can safely be charged to 100% repeatedly. But they use NMC batteries for variants with larger batteries (64 & 77kwh), and they are best only charged to 80% capacity...and yeah 80% of 64kwh is 51kwh, so why bother with the larger battery?
@Visbalalam
9 ай бұрын
@@taswegian62you can charge to 100% when you need to
@trythis2821
8 ай бұрын
@@Visbalalam Correct but they will wear out quicker. BYD blade battery tech is superior to NMC.
@glennkiller3195
2 ай бұрын
My Mum just ordered a Premium Model. In Coral Pink. They Seem like a Great Little Car.
@johnnyonline
9 ай бұрын
The Atto 3 has a much more handsome "face" but I do like the interior of the Dolphin over the Atto. Their first attempt for the western market just looks too goofy inside for my tastes. But at the end of the day I chose the MG4 over this because a) it was available first b) The MG4 has much better styling than either BYD and c) the MG4 looked to be the better on road performer of the two which does seem to be the case.
@Mububban23
16 күн бұрын
Still happy with the MG4? Have you figured out how to turn off all the beeps and bongs?
@johnnyonline
16 күн бұрын
@@Mububban23 It's great, love it. Didn't really have to change any sounds other than the tick of the indicator volume. We leave everything else as default settings.
@dnm4197
2 ай бұрын
Lovethe bigger cabin rather than big boot. Unless five people plus luggage, fine w a smaller boot. Nice car. Nice style.
@fishingwiththomas
9 ай бұрын
Looks to be pretty good. Probably compares more with the MG4 Essence grade than the excite.
@mohiuddinahmad1792
8 ай бұрын
I like BYD
@gpierre90
5 ай бұрын
Hi, We have the MG4 here and I've seen it in the flesh, Its not a bad car, I like it. Have not got the chance to drive one yet, however for now in my country its just too expensive, the BYD, I have not seen here yet, would be very nice if BYD could consider selling it here in SEZ, suffice to say I like that also and I think should BYD decide to open a dealership here and price it competitively here perhaps make it more affordable than the MG4, it could work here and perhaps I may even sell my existing Honda fit 2016 hybrid for a BYD Dolphin, Don't get me wrong though I love my Honda, Its still a good car but I wouldn't mind switching it with a efficient electric vehicle. We don't have cold weather here also so it's a good compromise at least in my opinion.
@addsfour3499
9 ай бұрын
Ill take the dolphin interior and the mg4 exterior thanks
@photent
8 ай бұрын
Same. MG4 interior is a little uninspired but exterior is so much better than the dolphin.
@siewyongli1055
8 ай бұрын
Most of the time youre looking at the interior while driving so i guess choose the better interior one XD
@jim8149
7 ай бұрын
I do like the MG4 exterior but I went to see it and I couldn't live with that poor quality bland interior every time I got in. The screen is slow and woeful like an old Nokia phone. The BYD exterior isnt exciting but I can live with it. The interior is another level. My cash went to BYD. Zero regrets
@marios.8184
7 ай бұрын
very good vid! congrats from Brazil
@Drivecomau
7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@johnknight9150
6 ай бұрын
If we do buy loads of Chinese EVs it will send a big punishing message to the European, American, and Japanese car makers for neglecting us and using Australia as a dumping ground for their worst cars.
@james_l4337
9 ай бұрын
BYD LFP batteries LFP is the only important factors vs her competitors Safety at least best battery chemistry at present other than Sodium battery
@yangye8260
8 ай бұрын
Have you learned BYD store caught fire in Dec 2023? Check the video. BYD battery is far from safe. kzitem.info/news/bejne/16ljq31toWOce34si=uWkEvwg-R3A-IlQu
@JW43758
7 ай бұрын
Does it come with beige color interior? Because i really dont like black interior.
@MrBenHaynes
9 ай бұрын
@ 2:48, I do not believe that there is heated rear outboard seats. I have never heard anyone referring to them and more importantly, the BYD literature does not indicate so. Heated front seats only. The car is VERY well specced. I wonder why it has wireless Android Auto but not Wireless Apple CarPlay?
@honestjohn6222
9 ай бұрын
Great review , this car v mg4 64kw would be a Great comparison , for me , the Blade battery the X factor
@GolLeeMe
7 ай бұрын
The base model power is ‘a little bit less’ that the higher spec! Good grief, it’s half the kW……….
@DebbieDaydream
2 ай бұрын
Love this little car!! Could very well be my next one?
@fatdoi003
9 ай бұрын
lack of buttons..... not sure if you ever said that on a tesla
@IgorSilva-mz1lm
6 ай бұрын
BYD all the way
@jliang70
2 ай бұрын
I much prefer the Atto 3, the reason for that is that Atto 3 is slightly more powerful than Dolphine, the top spec Dolphine is only $1500 cheaper than base level Atto. ($42890 vs $44490).
@TheHayabusa09
9 ай бұрын
Very impressive, though at that price with the massive glass roof, the hot Aussie sun will play havoc on rear seat passengers without air vents!
@photent
8 ай бұрын
I have seen people close it in another video so am assuming there's a button to press?
@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
8 ай бұрын
that's what I thought.
@haha4581
8 ай бұрын
There's a function call 'climate control'
@siewyongli1055
8 ай бұрын
I drive one in Malaysia, the original tint from the factory did a good job I didnt feel any heat from the sunroof after closing the shade. Maybe Australia summer is hotter and the sunlight in stronger then Im not sure
@jim8149
7 ай бұрын
I drive one in Thailand. Didnt notice any heat with the shade closed and certainly nothing now that I have added a 3M window tint all round.
@davidcarter4247
8 ай бұрын
How vulnerable is the battery pack to damage from underneath? Does the battery pack need to be replaced after a minor traffic accident out of concern for shock damage? How does a replacement battery pack cost?
@markuc
8 ай бұрын
The 44k AUD mid range model is perfect. I hope someone does a comparison with Toyota corolla top range. The interior space, technology, and long term cost comparison will be very insightful.
@lfmfrancis20
5 ай бұрын
Are EV safe since there's much reports about explosion and EV catch fire without notice while parked?
@gregj7916
8 ай бұрын
I’m not a fan of panoramic glass roofs. Otherwise it would make a decent commuter hack…
@mikejanson1939
8 ай бұрын
How many large suitcases could u fit in the boot with shelf and false bottom removed?
@jessicamontagnese6771
7 ай бұрын
Sold me when you said no guitar strings
@renbangbprd7236
9 ай бұрын
So the 345 litres boot space is when false floor is placed or when false floor is removed? If it's when removed, how much boot space when false floor is placed?
@jim8149
7 ай бұрын
345l with the false floor removed. With the false floor in place, I remove the parcel shelf to make it usable. I havent used the parcel shelf at all recently and the full boot feels bigger than my old jazz, especially deeper.
@renbangbprd7236
7 ай бұрын
@@jim8149 I see thanks mate. May I know, is second row comfortable enough when driving in very sunny weather?
@jim8149
7 ай бұрын
@@renbangbprd7236 I haven't sat in the back much myself but my baby and dog occupy the back seats usually. They don't seen to complain when the aircon is on the usual 22C and its 30C+ outside. We added 3M Ceramic glass film all around and that certainly helps even more. The lack of a vent in the back is disappointing but I have thought of placing a USB fan in the back cup holder. The USB connectors are conveniently placed just below it.
@renbangbprd7236
7 ай бұрын
@@jim8149 Ohh I see, such a nice hacks to place USB fan hahaha
@Heez9
3 ай бұрын
So 45k is cheap! Yikes I think thats crazy we are calling a 40-50k car cheap
@allehooop
8 ай бұрын
I miss the manual controls for the more common uses like the A/C, radio.., don't like looking to a display and touching an screen while driving. I think the modern cars are un the wrong way in that regard. It's ok to have it to check the maps and other apps, but not for the basic funtionality. Looks very interesting this car. The chinese car companies are going to destroy the european ones. Wanting to buy one EV, but maybe it would be nice to wait 2 or 3 years more so the market will be more mature.
@jim8149
7 ай бұрын
I hate touching the screen to adjust stuff when driving too. But took me a moment to discover " Hey BYD, turn down the temperature by 1 degree" 😁. Radio/Music controls are on the steering wheel like old cars.
@SunnyMa-iv2xu
3 ай бұрын
We can have HK market have registered for China electrical cars selling outside China.
@AJ-no4kw
8 ай бұрын
Can you do the seal as well please.
@Drivecomau
8 ай бұрын
Seal is set to arrive in Australia very soon, and we'll have a review just as soon as we can.
@kimmunoz9280
8 ай бұрын
How much does it cost for the electricity?
@chrisnewman7281
2 ай бұрын
No extra cost if you have solar on
@maximilianholland
8 ай бұрын
Good review, thank you.
@wanderingambience799
4 ай бұрын
When you say cheap it’s still $40k so that’s not cheap in my view.
@Dreamer10888
9 ай бұрын
It’s perfect
@jumz86s
9 ай бұрын
Love the glasses, what brand are they?
@infocus2160
2 ай бұрын
Ray-Ban
@global_southerner
4 ай бұрын
Affordable EVs
@rickywestgate7159
6 ай бұрын
It is a question of price. For a small car it is overpriced compared to ICE alternatives which run on the smell of an oily rag.
@agnosticpatriot
7 ай бұрын
How about using this car for uberx??
@Intentionallyhomeless
9 ай бұрын
I would definitely prefer this dolphin however with that silly panorama roof its just not made for Australian conditions
@jamesverdon1346
9 ай бұрын
It has a blind as well.
@siewyongli1055
8 ай бұрын
It comes originally tinted and has an automated shade
@agusedyanto3324
6 ай бұрын
Byd car glass roofs contain silver particles to reflect the heat of sunlight
@samuelnsquishy8798
5 ай бұрын
Hows the software? Being an EV, the software should not be buggy like the MG4 software. Thats probably why its a cheaper EV.
@peterarmstrong3853
9 ай бұрын
Battery will only drop 3% after 80k so not sure where you are getting that info
@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
8 ай бұрын
We actually don't know do we....
@peterarmstrong3853
8 ай бұрын
@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 I suggest you check out the relevant byd info.... They are not new to the battery market 😂
@jkkchow74
8 ай бұрын
Wonder why they give you that seat belt cutter and window puncher for free... a weird just in case appliance to have... unless for some unknown reason...
@jim8149
7 ай бұрын
I didnt get those with mine in Thailand. But usually weird stuff is driven by future nanny state safety ratings requirements in he west.
@rayli6427
Ай бұрын
There were well publicised cases in China where due to sudden floods car owners could not get out of their cars. This is likely a result of it.
@Response1980
3 ай бұрын
What's the estimated resale in 5 years 😂
@meowco69
3 ай бұрын
I thought these China caes were affordable? Thats close to $30k in US dollars
@selfissimo
3 ай бұрын
Because you are poor😂
@powerrising4933
25 күн бұрын
Tax.
@josephsflam
5 ай бұрын
Byd dolphine voice control
@perpetualgrin5804
9 ай бұрын
I should go and test one then I could make a valid comment.
@Drivecomau
9 ай бұрын
It's definitely worth a test drive - Sam
@Peter-vn8ue
9 ай бұрын
Its 0 to 100km speed is closer to 7 seconds as it has the same motor and battery in this tested BYD Dolphin as the BYD Atto 3 but weighs less than the BYD Atto 3. The rear seats are not heated, unfortunately, on the front driver and passenger seats.
@fatdoi003
9 ай бұрын
heated rear seats... even my AMG doesn't have that
@peterarmstrong3853
9 ай бұрын
My dolphin has been launched in sport mode 5 times and every time hitting 6.4 on cold UK roads. Really impressed, that's with hankook tyres
@gregb1599
9 ай бұрын
I almost brought one. But I just hear so many problems with spare parts and like Tesla long waits if something goes wrong or an accident. Nah I will keep my 5 year old 40kwh Nissan Leaf that I owe nothing on. Maybe in a few years I may look again after the Chinese EV prove themselves.
@Drivecomau
9 ай бұрын
How is the driving range holding up on the Leaf? - Sam
@gregb1599
9 ай бұрын
@@Drivecomau My first 2014 Leaf had 92% health at 26000km when I got it in 2016 so lost 8% in 2 years. I abused that poor Leaf by charging it to 100% almost every single night and driving it to less than 10% most days due to its very small 21kwh usable battery capacity (when new) After 9 years and 140,000km it was on 73% battery health, until a wrote it off in an accident lol. My current replacement 40kwh 2018 is sitting on 88% battery health which is about average for its age. Some EV I know have lost very little range, but I have always and still do believe it's hidden in the top and bottom buffer, especially Tesla with its over the air updates. I remember many previous Tesla's with locked capacity 90kwh battery locked to 75kwh or others where they increased the range by paying a fee. So its very possible to release some of that buffer to hide some degradation. I have no proof. Other brands could have that built into the BMS to also slowly release the buffer. However the Leaf does not cheat it just ages with dignity lol
@gregb1599
9 ай бұрын
@@Drivecomau Actually my wife is Thai and she follows the news in Thailand and some stories of Chinese EV are scary! The BYD Atto 3 costs 1.2 million baht but some have had to have battery replacements either though faulty batteries or accidents, but many times the car is just written off due to the battery replacement costing 800,000 baht! There was a recent case of a rat that chewed through the plastic battery casing, and like any modern battery they will not risk repairing the battery even if it's just tiny damage due to the higher risk of fire, so an Atto 3 with minor cosmetic damage that may cost at most a few thousand dollars is written off if the battery is damaged in any way! If you look at the UK EV are getting very expensive or impossible to insure due to that reason.
@nostradamus2642
9 ай бұрын
@@gregb1599Don't you worry. BYD can't build them fast enough to satisfy Aussie hunger for BYDs. Meanwhile Nissan will soon go belly up. You may need to get your spare parts from the wreckers.
@gregb1599
9 ай бұрын
@@nostradamus2642 Oh your another one of those nuts! BYD is only just profitable and from the sale of their Phev. Sales in China are already dropping off the cliff, Australia is a tiny market for BYD.
@rikadomez8201
3 ай бұрын
It hurts me by just seeing your phone screen
@edwardcat5247
8 ай бұрын
40g? that's not cheap... give me 25 and i'll think about it,,, electric wang...
@davidhancock91
8 ай бұрын
Pass. Pass. Pass. $45k is cheap is it? You have to be joking
@skitzvitz
8 ай бұрын
40k and you get linglongs! 😮 So immediately budget $800 for Michelins or Continentals.
@GlowingTube
9 ай бұрын
Tombstone seats, still a very high price for a small hatch, tiny boot, no armrest console, no rear air vents, no spare tyre, fast charge speeds are ok but could be better, poor tyres, terrible distribution arrangement in Australia with one of the worst new warranties and stupidly expensive servicing for an EV. BYD will need to ditch AP Eagers distribution and to sharpen their pencil on pricing for me to buy this over an i30 hatch.
@aq3614
9 ай бұрын
You successfully ignored all its great advantages😂😂
@passby8070
9 ай бұрын
Wow! it's comparing an apple to a tomato
@GlowingTube
9 ай бұрын
@@aq3614 I'm fully aware of it's advantages, such as not having to pay for fuel, instant torque and drivability, if you recharge at home and have solar its CO2 footprint is much better than ICE. It starts to unravel for me when I look at the downsides, especially at the very high service costs and insurance that seriously erode fuel savings. For me the negatives outweigh the positives, but your mileage may vary.
@GlowingTube
9 ай бұрын
@@passby8070 No it's not, it's comparing what I value in a vehicle, and it comes up short... for me. If you love it, that's great.
@peterarmstrong3853
9 ай бұрын
Seats are comfy, 99% of cars have no spare wheel. There is an arm rest, boot a good size for it's class, air con is excellent so no need for rear vents, tyres are replaced in the UK with hankook (mine were) it's a really good car compared to my old cupra born, Niro and mg4 .
@iampennochio
8 күн бұрын
40k no thanks.
@johnbgood3488
8 ай бұрын
Dolphin 2.0 ...need a full size spare wheel...better brand tyres...need rear air vents..2 rear usb ports...faster charging...bigger rear window...buttons/dials for radio and aircon....a frunk to store the charging cables...offer a non sunroof option...cheaper servicing costs...15 cm taller..15cm wider and 15cm longer.....higher ground clearance...550km real world range and A$5000 cheaper.
@LyndonMain
8 ай бұрын
So a different car.
@TheClaytool
9 ай бұрын
attract all the baddies
@TimBorg
5 ай бұрын
a used JDM NISSAN LEAF second generation is much cheaper and better in every way than this
@sg-hd9fz
9 ай бұрын
Build your nightmares
@LukeDurrant
9 ай бұрын
"very cheap" $45K what planet do you live on?
@jixal
5 ай бұрын
Comparatively to other EV's and Hybrids it is.... but it's still not the cheapest car ofc
@LukeDurrant
5 ай бұрын
It’s also much less car.
@jixal
5 ай бұрын
Not gonna argue at that. I also think its over priced. But it is unfortunately Australia's cheapest EV. In China they sell for $20k AUD ;0
@Barry-26
9 ай бұрын
Pass !
@Drivecomau
9 ай бұрын
LC500 would be tough to give up... - Sam
@Barry-26
9 ай бұрын
@@Drivecomau true
@egaskrad
9 ай бұрын
China vs China vs China... but there are more than 20 car manufacturers in China working on EVs... and seriously, other than the price, there are not many bright points...
@utubesucks9302
9 ай бұрын
Go on Australia, buy BYD & help the Chinese government build a bigger & better sonar
@johnbgood3488
8 ай бұрын
Another CIA troll
@utubesucks9302
8 ай бұрын
@@johnbgood3488 another -wumao- CCPchowchow
@utubesucks9302
8 ай бұрын
@@johnbgood3488 be original & try FBI or MI5 next time CCPchowchow 🥱
@utubesucks9302
8 ай бұрын
@@johnbgood3488 stop learning English from bad CCP movies, cringy😵💫
@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
8 ай бұрын
don't talk crap...Let's keep politics out of this, its just a bloody car that's all. One buys/leases and drive it. NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS.
@kelvinlam1875
9 ай бұрын
Would rather buy a hybrid corolla over this
@trythis2821
8 ай бұрын
Each to their own, cost of fuel and servicing in the Corolla is not worth it to me.
@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
8 ай бұрын
have a test in the KONA hybrid, you will be impressed imo.
@kevindgillam
7 ай бұрын
The Dolphin is streets ahead of the Corolla in every respect…
@69memnon69
9 ай бұрын
Cheap and not cheerful
@ponuni
7 ай бұрын
such an ugly car.. why would anyone buy this?
@golbs7542
9 ай бұрын
Thats one ugly hatchback, and such a cringy name for a car. Also no electric car review talk about the battery replacement price after the warranty runs out, the battery life after 3 or 5 years etc. I would hate the range of my car to be only 80% after 5 years of driving. Does not happen with my petrol car.
@jay-uo2bi
9 ай бұрын
In most cases, in LFP based EVs, the battery will last the life of the car and degradation is minimal, plenty of data supporting this online.
@trythis2821
8 ай бұрын
At first, I quiet liked the look of the Dolphin, depends on what you are comparing it to? Personally, the name doesn't bother me. BYD blade battery is very good can fully charge and discharge, as other person said should last the life of the car. Price is high compared to China, servicing intervals makes it costly to maintain, another minus.
@photent
8 ай бұрын
@@trythis2821servicing intervals are once every year and range from $190 to $450 odd each year. To me this sounds cheap.
@feizai245
8 ай бұрын
"Does not happen with my petrol car" LOL, it does. Petroleum cars' gas mileage decreases over time due to the wear and tear on the engine parts.
@jim8149
7 ай бұрын
Battery life only 3 to 5 years ? A battery under 70% of usable charge in the first 8 years or 160km is deemed replaceable under warranty. BTW the range on every petrol car I have ever owned has dropped as it got older. Usually about 20-30% loss after 8 years of 20k a year driving.
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