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Warranty - only NZ new cars not Jap. imports can get the full 8 year warranty.

Vehicle: 6 years or 150,000 km.

Battery: 8 years or 160,000km.

The BYD Dolphin Essential is an electric hatchback featuring a 44.9 kWh Blade Battery, offering a WLTP range approximately 340 km. 60 kW DC charging, and highlights include a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen, synthetic leather seats, and advanced safety features.

Performance and Battery

Battery: 44.9 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) "Blade battery

Charging: 60 kW DC fast charging, 7.4 kW AC charging.

Key Features (Essential Trim leather seats, 6-way electric driver seat adjustment.

Exterior: 16-inch alloy wheels (195/60 R16 tyres), LED headlights,

Technology: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Voice Assistant, Digital Key.

Safety

7 SRS Airbags (front, front side, full-length curtain, and driver/passenger side).

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).

Adaptive Cruise Control.

Blind Spot Monitoring.

360-degree camera system.