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BYD · 2025
Dolphin 420
The cheapest Dolphin — a city EV under CNY 100k
The base Freedom trim: a 95 hp motor, a 45.12 kWh Blade pack with 420 km CLTC, and 80 kW DC charging. Built for daily city duty at the lowest cost.
- 320
- PLANNED KM
- 95
- HP
- TBA
- 0-100
- 80
- kW DC
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Kuwait
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Confirmed markets
UAE
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility
Jordan
Bustami & Saheb — Mobility Solutions
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BYD · 2025
Dolphin 420
The cheapest Dolphin — a city EV under CNY 100k
The base Freedom trim: a 95 hp motor, a 45.12 kWh Blade pack with 420 km CLTC, and 80 kW DC charging. Built for daily city duty at the lowest cost.
- 320
- كم حقيقي
- 95
- HP
- TBA
- 0-100
- 80
- kW DC
An EV Gulf guide page — specifications and prices are for research and comparison, not a vehicle sale listing.
Technical Specs
- Official Range (CLTC/WLTP)
- 420 كم
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 320 كم
- Power
- 95 HP
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- TBA
- Top Speed
- 150 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 45.12 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 80 kW
- AC Charging
- 11 kW
- Fast-charge time (30–80%)
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
5,500 KWDto 8,000 KWD
≈ EstimatedUpdated July 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- BYD's cheapest EV, period — a genuinely affordable entry point
- Blade LFP tolerates Gulf heat and daily charge cycles
- Standard heat pump — better efficiency with the AC running
Watch out for
- Just 95 hp — shy performance on highways
- UAE-only for now — no official KSA or Qatar channel
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
Standard heat pump on every trim — direct battery cooling/heating boosting efficiency by up to 15%
World's first mass-produced 8-in-1 electric powertrain — higher efficiency in a smaller package
Ultra-safe Blade Battery — passed the industry's toughest penetration and heat tests
Charging specs coming soon
BYD Dolphin 420 is listed because it is official, but the brand has not yet published the final Gulf charging power or connector type.
نصائح خليجية
تجربة EV في الخليج تختلف — حر، رمضان، رمال، وطرق طويلة. هذه إرشادات عملية عامة، وتبقى تجربة كل موديل الفعلية مرتبطة بنسخته وسوقه.
أوقات الصلاة والشحن
Tesla Supercharger في الأفنيوز والمسجد قريب — احسب 20-25 دقيقة للشحن + الصلاة.
رمضان
اشحن قبل الإفطار (المحطات أهدأ). تجنّب الشحن السريع وقت الذروة 8-10 مساءً.
الرمل والغبار
نظّف فتحات التبريد كل أسبوعين. تجنّب القيادة في عواصف الغبار — يدخل غبار في charge port.
السفر بين الدول
خطّط محطات الشحن عبر PlugShare وخريطة EV Gulf. الكويت → السعودية: شحنة كاملة + محطة الحائل.
التأمين والصيانة
تأمين EV أرخص 15-25% من ICE في الكويت. صيانة دورية كل 15,000 كم بدل 5,000.
Real-Range Index
65
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
230–285 km
Typically ~274 km — that's 65% of the 420 km rated range.
Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the BYD Dolphin 420?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
Independent importer
1 market signal(s)
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
قارن مع موديل آخر
اطّلع على الفرق الحقيقي بين Dolphin 420 وأي سيارة كهربائية ثانية.