8 BYD Dolphin units now part of Muntinlupa police fleet

MANILA: The City Government of Muntinlupa has tapped BYD Cars Philippines to electrify the said city’s fleet of police patrol cars. 

Specifically, the partnership facilitated the handover of eight brand-new BYD Dolphin battery electric vehicles (BEV) to the Muntinlupa Police Station. 

Per the Chinese car brand’s local arm, these units will be utilized by Philippine National Police (PNP) operations within the city. This includes enhanced police visibility, daily law enforcement, and road patrols. 

Notably, the usage of all-electric vehicles is seen and a cleaner and more cost-effective solution for the PNP’s Muntinlupa arm. These cars, after all, require less maintenance, have lower operating costs, and thus more time on the road. 

“The acquisition of the BYD Dolphins is a part of the long-term investment in clean energy that Muntinlupa has already committed to,” City Government of Muntinlupa Mayor Rozzano Rufino "Ruffy" Bunoan Biazon said. 

As BYD Cars Philippines shared, the vehicle turnover to the City Government of Muntinlupa is just one of the many fleet partnerships the company has established. This is a part of the company’s electric mobility push, easily giving more and more people better access to practical, cost-effective options for public service fleets operating in the country. 

Muntinlupa likewise considers the turnover of all-electric police cars as a significant milestone. In line with what was mentioned by Mayor Biazon above, the city has a long-term plan for sustainability that doesn’t just encompass police fleets, but also green transport initiatives. 

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BYD Dolphin

Currently, the BYD Dolphin retails at P1.438 million. Propelling the model is a single permanent magnet synchronous motor paired with a 44.9 kilowatt-hour (kWh) Blade Battery. At maximum, this system can produce up to 93 horsepower and 180 Newton-meters of torque. It also has a range of 405 kilometers, according to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). 

Size-wise, the Dolphin is 4,125 millimeters (mm) long, 1,770 mm wide, and 1,570 mm in height. Its wheelbase spans 2,700 mm, and it has a ground clearance of 120 mm. 

The model’s exterior comes standard with a set of 16-inch alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting, power-adjustable side mirrors with heating, and a rear windshield defogger. 

Inside the model is a five-seater layout equipped with manually adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, and an automatic climate control system. 

Handling on-board entertainment and navigation is a 12.8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Sound is outputted by a Dirac six-piece speaker set. Topping devices inside the Dolphin is done through USB ports and a 12-volt power socket. 

Like most BYD nameplates, the Dolphin comes with the following: 

• NFC card reader
• Voice Assistant
• 4G Connectivity
• Over-the-air software updating
• BYD Cloud Service

For safety, the vehicle gets dual front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, anti-lock braking, ISOFIX, electronic stability control, brake override system, hill-start/hold control, and tire pressure monitoring - among others.

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