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# 2024 BYD Dolphin Achieves Five-Star ANCAP Safety Rating
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/2024-byd-dolphin-achieves-five-star-ancap-safety-rating/
- Published: 2024-09-29T16:08:40.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-29T16:08:40.000Z
- Description: The 2024 BYD Dolphin earns a five-star ANCAP safety rating with scores of 89% for adult protection, 86% for child protection, and 85% for vulnerable road users. It excels in crash tests and offers advanced safety tech, though some systems like driver monitoring have room for improvement.
- Author: Mehedi Hasan
- Tags: Car Questions, 2024, BYD, BYD Dolphin, ANCAP Safety Rating, car safety, Road Safety, Crash Test Rating, Crash Test, Safety, Australian Market

The 2024 BYD Dolphin has demonstrated impressive safety credentials, securing a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) under the stringent 2023-2025 testing criteria. This achievement underscores BYD's commitment to safety in its electric vehicle lineup.

## Overall Rating:

  - Five-star ANCAP safety rating
  - Tested under the latest and most stringent 2023-2025 criteria

## Category Scores:

  - Adult Occupant Protection: **89%**
  - Child Occupant Protection: **86%**
  - Vulnerable Road User Protection: **85%**
  - Safety Assist: **77%**

## Crash Test Performance:

  - Excellent protection in frontal-offset and side barrier tests
  - Maximum points scored for child occupant protection in frontal and side-impact tests
  - Good protection of pedestrian and cyclist head impacts

## Safety Features:

  - Comprehensive airbag system including front, side, curtain, and center airbags
  - Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with various scenarios covered
  - Lane support systems with good performance

## Advanced Technologies:

  - Effective AEB system for vulnerable road users
  - Door opening functionality for water submersion scenarios
  - The high score in cyclist detection, including dooring prevention

## Areas for Improvement:

  - Driver status monitoring system scored lower, only detecting driver drowsiness
  - Some refinement is needed in lane support system usability

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## Ending Statement:

The 2024 BYD Dolphin's five-star ANCAP rating demonstrates that it's not only an affordable electric vehicle but also a safe one. With strong performances across all test categories and a suite of advanced safety technologies, the Dolphin proves that BYD is serious about occupant and road user protection. This achievement should help alleviate concerns about the safety of Chinese-made vehicles and position the Dolphin as a compelling option in the electric hatchback segment.

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