Dolphin 2024
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Dolphin 2024

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The 2024 BYD Dolphin. Affordable and fun compact EV hatchback with playful styling and 250+ km range.

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FluffyNarwhal388
· Jun 25, 2023
1/5

Ongoing reliability nightmare

Fourteen months in and my 2024 BYD Dolphin has spent more time at the dealer than my driveway. Turbo failed at 8,000 miles, infotainment blank at 11,000, persistent vibration no one can locate. First and last experience with this brand.

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SneakyNarwhal555
· Apr 18, 2024
5/5

Absolutely love it — couldn't be happier

Picked up my 2024 BYD Dolphin and have zero complaints. Build quality is exceptional, the technology is genuinely impressive, and it puts a smile on my face every commute. Real-world range exceeds what I expected. Highly recommend.

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RedQuokka68
· Aug 22, 2024
5/5

Worth every penny

The 2024 BYD Dolphin has more than justified the price. The refinement difference vs my old car is immediately obvious. Cruising at motorway speed is serene, tech is useful not gimmicky, and running costs are lower than expected.

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LazyArmadillo974
· Oct 23, 2024
2/5

Quality control issues from day one

Factory fit-and-finish issues right off the lot — a door seal that whistles at speed, dashboard rattle took three dealer visits to fix. Disappointing for this price. Should have been right first time.

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MightyFlamingo860
· Feb 24, 2024
3/5

Mixed feelings after six months

Excited at purchase, reality more subdued. Positives: generous space, good economy. Negatives: touchscreen occasionally freezes, rear wiper smears in light rain, lane-keeping is too aggressive. Not bad but needs polish.

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HappyLemur198
· Aug 30, 2024
5/5

Three years in — still impressed

45,000 miles, zero mechanical issues. Everything works as it did on day one, resale is holding up brilliantly. If you want reliable long-term ownership, look no further.

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BlueNarwhal733
· Nov 24, 2023
5/5

Three years in — still impressed

45,000 miles, zero mechanical issues. Everything works as it did on day one, resale is holding up brilliantly. If you want reliable long-term ownership, look no further.

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SwiftWombat878
· Jan 28, 2024
3/5

Good but expected more

Competent, reliable, comfortable. But 'competent' isn't what you want when spending this much. A few hard plastic panels at this price point, engine note is unpleasant when pushed. Test the competition before committing.

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LazyQuokka599
· Oct 25, 2024
4/5

Impressed after 12 months

I was sceptical when ordering — felt like I was playing it safe. A year in, I'm genuinely impressed. More refined than expected, comfortable over long distances, nothing unexpected has gone wrong.

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BlueMeerkat713
· Apr 14, 2024
5/5

EV convert — never going back

The 2024 BYD Dolphin converted me to electric. Charging at home overnight means I never visit a petrol station. The instant torque makes every journey enjoyable, and the running cost savings are remarkable.

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