BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd's next model entry looks set to make a splash in the ocean of electric vehicles (EVs) on July 27.
All eyes are on the Chinese automaker if its Dolphin could dive below the RM100,000 mark to potentially become one of the most affordable EVs in the market.
The B-segment subcompact electric hatchback made waves internationally in April when it was reportedly launched with a USD$17,000 price tag in China.
After local convertion rates this values the car at RM76,942 which positions itself far below its existing competitors.
The only other model that is currently in the sub-RM100,000 EV bracket locally is the Neta V priced from RM99,800.
In Thailand the front-wheel drive (FWD) Dolphin comes in both standard and extended range with price starting from 699,999 Thai baht (RM91,513) and 859,999 Thai baht (RM112,430) respectively.
The Standard Range variant with a maximum range of 410 km features a single electric motor with a 44.9 kWh Blade battery which delivers 94 PS and 180 Nm of torque - century sprint is recorded at 12.3 seconds. AC charging is supported up to 7 kW and DC fast charging at 60 kW.
The Extended Range can go up to 490 km on a full charge with its more powerful 60.48 kWh Blade battery. It has a performance of 204 PS and max torque of 310 Nm. Its AC recharge is up to 7 kW and its DC fast charge is up to 80 kW. It has a 7 second 0-100kph.
Both variants offer vehicle-to-load (V2L) power supply functionality.
Details on Malaysia's model will be revealed once it finally arrives on local shores.