Santiago, Chile - BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, represented by Astara, has achieved a significant milestone in Chile with the launch of the BYD DOLPHIN MINI. Priced competitively at CLP $19,990,000, this model shatters the CLP $20 million price barrier for 100% electric vehicles, offering unparalleled urban driving technology such as six airbags, a 180° rotating infotainment screen, and voice command features.
Cristián Garcés, General Manager of BYD Auto Chile, stated, “The BYD DOLPHIN MINI sets a new standard in Chile, providing advanced technology at an affordable price, enhancing quality of life through the many benefits of electromobility. Following its success in markets like Mexico and Brazil, we’re excited to bring the BYD DOLPHIN MINI to Chile as part of our commitment to making sustainable transportation accessible to all.”
The BYD DOLPHIN MINI, the brand’s latest offering in its electric car portfolio, comes in two versions: the GL and the GS, with ranges of 300 kilometers and 380 kilometers (NEDC) respectively. The car boasts a rapid acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 13.9 seconds with a 55 kW/74 hp output. Its innovative charging system includes AC Type 2 and DC CCS2 connectors, capable of charging from 30% to 80% in a mere 30 minutes.
Garcés added, “Safety is paramount with the BYD DOLPHIN MINI, featuring six airbags and a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems, including Blind Spot Detection and Automatic Emergency Braking. It’s an urban car that doesn’t compromise on first-class features, designed for an efficient and dynamic driving experience powered by BYD’s latest technology.”
The interior is just as impressive, with a 10.1 - inch rotating infotainment screen compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless smartphone charging system, and both Type A and C USB ports. Drivers will enjoy the responsive control keys and paddle shifters, while the intelligent voice control system responds to simple commands, such as “Hi BYD, turn on the air conditioning,” enhancing the overall driving experience.
The BYD DOLPHIN MINI is available in three colors: yellow, black, and white, all reflecting BYD’s Ocean Aesthetic design philosophy. It features the industry-leading Blade Battery for safety and efficiency, alongside sporty eco-leather seats and a cabin crafted with high-quality materials.
In the future, BYD will continue to enrich its product lineup in the Chilean market, improve the construction of its sales network in Latin America, and promote the electrification transformation of local transportation.
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About BYD
BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1995 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From energy generation and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers 6 continents, over 70 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world.
About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, and electronic controllers. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid Technology, e Platform 3.0, CTB Technology, e⁴
Platform, BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, and DMO super hybrid system. The company is the world's first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on the EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 10 years in a row.
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Raízen Power is the brand of renewable electricity solutions of Raízen, a global benchmark in biofuels and bioenergy. One of the largest energy traders in Brazil in terms of volume, Raízen Power has more than 40,000 customers connected to its broad portfolio of integrated and customized solutions for different customer profiles, ranging from individuals to large companies.
The brand operates plants for the generation of centralized and distributed energy from renewable sources such as solar, biomass from sugarcane bagasse, small hydroelectric plants and biogas from urban landfills. Its portfolio includes distributed generation (DG) services in several Brazilian states, free energy market migration and management, sale of electricity, renewable energy certificates (I-RECs) and charging solutions for electric vehicles through the Shell Recharge program.
In addition, Raízen Power establishes partnerships with and invests in startups and energytechs that are part of its business ecosystem to expand the offerings of solutions to consumers to democratize universal access to clean energy throughout the entire consumer journey, including at home, at work or on the go. In the 20222023 crop year, the brand negotiated approximately 2.2 GW of energy, expanded its DG operations to more than 50 sites spread across Brazil and achieved an EBITDA of R$1 billion.
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