What is the minimum ground clearance of the BYD Dolphin?
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BYD Dolphin series vehicles have a minimum ground clearance of 190mm. Definition of minimum ground clearance: Minimum ground clearance refers to the distance between the lowest point of the vehicle (excluding wheels) and the supporting surface when fully loaded and stationary. It is used to characterize the vehicle's ability to pass over obstacles such as rocks and stumps without collision. Impact of minimum ground clearance on driving: Minimum ground clearance indicates a vehicle's ability to overcome obstacles (such as rocks). The smaller the ground clearance, the worse the ability to overcome obstacles. Passenger cars generally travel on flat urban roads, so they have smaller ground clearance. Off-road vehicles have larger minimum ground clearance to allow passage over larger obstacles.
The official ground clearance of the BYD Dolphin is approximately 150mm, which is considered a medium level among electric vehicles. You don't need to worry too much about scraping the chassis on ordinary curbs during daily commutes, but it's advisable to slow down when encountering continuous potholes on rural dirt roads. Last week, I tested it on speed bumps—with no load, there was about one and a half fists of clearance under the chassis, which reduced to about four fingers when fully loaded. It's recommended to focus on protecting the battery pack area, as the main repair cost for electric vehicles lies in the battery module. Additionally, it's best to avoid water puddles deeper than 15cm in rainy weather to prevent the risk of water seepage into the battery compartment due to aging seals.
