I · GENERATION 2022 · CITY CAR
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Dolphin Active 70kW

95 hp, 340 km range, 12,3 s 0-100 : among the 10 city cars electric 2020–2024, the Dolphin Active 70kW ranks 7th of 10 in WLTP range, 10th of 10 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Energy cost · estimate39315,000 km · UK mix · home UK £/kWhCustomise →

Power

95hp

180 Nm · 95 hp elec

0 → 100 km/h

12.3s

VMax 150 km/h

Range

340km

WLTP

DC charging

kW

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Full specifications BYD Dolphin Active 70kW

Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.

Powertrain

ArchitectureUnknown
Puissance électrique95 hp
Combined power95 hp
Couple180 Nm
GearboxREDUCER_2SPEED Automatic
TransmissionDolphin Active 70kW

Battery and charging

Battery capacity43.2 kWh
Range WLTP340 km
Conso élec WLTP13,8 kWh/100km
Cons. WLTP13,8 L/100km

Performance

0 → 100 km/h12,3 s
VMax150 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Kerb weight1,405 kg
Cd0.29

Caralogy Methodology

Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).

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Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine

Among the 10 city cars electric, the Dolphin Active 70kW ranks (mid-table) in WLTP range. Caralogy simulates its real-world behaviour: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.

Caralogy Analysis · tailored to this vehicle

Real-world range: 340 km WLTP (7th of 10 in WLTP range)

The Dolphin Active 70kW offers 340 km of WLTP range. The segment reference is the BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW (427 km).

Segment positioning

Where the Dolphin Active 70kW stands against city cars electric

Comparison across 10 city cars electric marketed between 2020–2024.

WLTP range

7eout of 10

340 km
Min234 km · MINI Cooper SE FWD
Max427 km · BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW

0–100 km/h

10eout of 10

12,3 s
Min12,3 s · BYD Dolphin Active 70kW
Max5,4 s · Alpine A290 GTS 192kW

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Cross-energy alternatives

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Model family

The full BYD Dolphin I range

Generation I launched in 2021. Available versions sorted by energy.

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Frequently asked questions

BYD Dolphin Active 70kW: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

Where does the Dolphin Active 70kW rank in its segment?#

Among the 10 city cars electric 2020–2024, the Dolphin Active 70kW ranks 7th of 10 in WLTP range (340 km, behind the BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW), 10th of 10 in 0–100 km/h (12.3 s, behind the Alpine A290 GTS 192kW).

What is the WLTP range of the Dolphin Active 70kW?#

340 km WLTP announced — making it the 7th of 10 in autonomie du segment out of 10 models. The reference is the BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW (427 km).

How much does the Dolphin Active 70kW cost to run?#

Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.

Why not a BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW instead?#

The BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW leads in WLTP range (427 km vs 340 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the Dolphin Active 70kW vs BYD Dolphin Boost 150kW duel for a detailed comparison.

How does Caralogy calculate its figures?#

Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.