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BYD K-Car vs 2026 BYD Dolphin
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Price
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$17,000.00
$32,000.00
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Our Rating
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5.8
5.5
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Brand
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BYD
BYD
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Category
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Cars
Cars
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MODEL
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Models
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Single variant (Japan-focused kei EV)
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LAUNCH
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Announced
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2025 Japan Mobility Show
Expected Q1 2026 |
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Status
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Pre-production
Pre-production (Projected) |
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Country of origin
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China
China |
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Base Price
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$17,000
~$32,000 |
PERFORMANCE
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Power
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Electric motor, front-wheel drive
201 hp (150 kW), Single motor, Front-Wheel Drive |
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Torque
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232 lb-ft (315 Nm) |
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Acceleration
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0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds |
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Max Speed
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100 mph (160 km/h) (Electronically limited) |
BATTERY
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Capacity
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20 kWh
60.5 kWh (usable) |
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Tech
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LFP “Blade” battery
BYD Blade (LFP - Lithium Iron Phosphate) |
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Range
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(WLTP): 112 mi / 180 km
(mi WLTP): 270 miles |
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Consumption
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3.8 mi/kWh |
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Recuperation
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Multi-level Regenerative Braking |
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Heat Pump
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AC Charging
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11 kW, 0-100% in ~6 hours |
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DC Charging
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Up to 100 kW (fast charge supported)
80 kW max, 20-80% in ~30 minutes |
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Others
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Optimized for short urban trips
Battery Management System (BMS) with cooling and heating. |
BODY
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Type
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4-door compact kei car (sliding rear doors)
5-door Hatchback, 5 seats |
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Platform
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Dedicated small EV architecture
BYD e-Platform 3.0 |
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Dimensions
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3.4 m L × 1.48 m W × 2.0 m H
170" L x 69" W x 61" H |
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Drag Co-Efficient
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0.29 Cd |
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Wheelbase
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108 in |
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Clearance
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5.9 in |
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Weight
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3,650 lbs |
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut Front, Torsion Beam Rear |
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Wheels
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Compact urban design
17" or 18" Alloy Wheels |
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Trunk/Boot
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13.7 cu ft |
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Frunk/Bonnet
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Minimal storage |
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Others
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LED lighting front and rear. |
DISPLAYS
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Centre
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Floating touchscreen
12.8-inch Rotatable Touchscreen |
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Driver's Display
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Digital instrument cluster
5-inch Digital Display (base) / 12.3-inch (higher trims) |
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Others
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Minimal, clean layout
Wireless Phone Charger Pad |
COMFORT
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Seats
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Fabric or Vegan Leather, Heated Front Seats (higher trims) |
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Roof
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Floating roof design
Panoramic Glass Roof (higher trims) |
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Parking Aids
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Rear Camera, Rear Parking Sensors, 360-degree Camera (higher trims) |
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Connectivity
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Basic EV infotainment
4G/5G, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, Bluetooth |
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Others
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Sliding doors for tight city parking
Automatic Climate Control, Keyless Entry & Start. |
SAFETY
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Airbags
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6 (Dual Front, Side, Curtain) |
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Driving Aids
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Basic ADAS
Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind-Spot Monitoring. |
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Self Driving
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Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) |
Note
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Others
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BYD’s first Japan-specific kei EV
Targets Japan’s small-city commuter market
BYD's V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) feature allows the car to power external devices. |
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