Chinese automaker BYD has revealed the UK pricing for its new small electric car, the BYD Dolphin. With deliveries expected to begin later this year, the Dolphin is priced at £25,490 in the UK and €29,990 in mainland Europe. This makes it one of the most affordable electric cars currently available, undercutting rivals like the MG 4 EV by approximately £500.

The BYD Dolphin offers customers a choice of four trim levels: Active, Boost, Comfort, and Design. The Active and Boost trims are equipped with a 44.9kWh battery, providing a range of around 211 miles and 188 miles, respectively. The Comfort and range-topping Design models feature a larger 60.4kWh battery, offering an impressive range of 265 miles. These models also boast a more powerful 201bhp electric motor, capable of accelerating from 0 to 62mph in approximately 7.0 seconds.

The BYD Dolphin is equipped with fast-charging capabilities, allowing it to charge at speeds of up to 88kW. This enables the battery to reach 80% capacity in just 29 minutes. The car also offers four driving modes: Sport, Normal, Economy, and Snow.

Standard equipment in the BYD Dolphin includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, a heat pump, and a suite of safety features like emergency braking, traffic alerts, lane assist, and adaptive cruise control. The car also features a 360-degree camera.

For those opting for the range-topping Comfort trim, additional features include a panoramic sunroof, a vehicle-to-load power strip, rear privacy glass, and wireless phone charging. Prices for this model start from £30,990.

With a length of 4290mm, the BYD Dolphin falls between the Peugeot e-208 and the Volkswagen ID 3 in terms of size. It shares the same e-Platform 3.0 as the BYD Atto 3 family hatchback, which was launched in the UK earlier this year.