BYD
BYD Dolphin 海豚
The BYD Dolphin (海豚, Hǎitún) keeps the “Dolphin” badge in export markets (global export).
Chinese name vs export names
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | BYD Dolphin (海豚 · Hǎitún) | Domestic name |
| global export | Dolphin | Export name |
- hatchback
- EV
- BYD
Why the different names?
Chinese brands often sell one car under several badges: a Chinese name at home (海豚, Hǎitún) and one or more export names abroad. Renames happen to avoid trademark conflicts, to fit a global naming system, or because the domestic name does not translate well.
Name translates directly; sold as Dolphin worldwide.
Markets
Local names and used-import rules for the BYD Dolphin in 14 markets:
Frequently asked questions
What is the BYD Dolphin called outside China?
The BYD Dolphin (海豚, Hǎitún) keeps the “Dolphin” badge in export markets (global export).
Is the Dolphin the same car as the Dolphin?
Yes. The Dolphin and the BYD Dolphin (海豚) are the same hatchback built on the same platform — only the badge and market-specific trim differ.
What does 海豚 mean?
海豚 is read “Hǎitún” in Mandarin. Name translates directly; sold as Dolphin worldwide.
Why do Chinese cars have different names abroad?
Brands rename models for export when the domestic name is hard to pronounce, conflicts with a trademark, or fits a different global naming system (for example BYD's Atto/Seal/Dolphin ocean series or Geely's Atlas/Monjaro/Starray line).
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