BYD Dolphin EV name trademarked in India

The BYD Dolphin is a 4-door electric hatchback that could be the brand's most affordable EV in India.

BYD has filed a trademark for the Dolphin EV in India. It is likely to be the brand’s most affordable electric offering in India.

The BYD Dolphin is a 4-door electric hatchback that measures more than 4.2 meters in length. The car comes with a 60.4 kWh battery pack offering a maximum range of 427 km. It powers an electric motor that produces 201 BHP and 290 Nm.

The Dolphin can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7 seconds and has a top speed of 160 km/h. The car is also available with a smaller 44.9 kWh unit that has a range of 340 km (WLTP cycle).

According to BYD, the battery can be charged from 30-80% in 29 minutes using a 100 kW DC charger. The car also has VtoL or ‘Vehicle to Load’ capability.