The new BYD Dolphin Surf is now available for sale. The battery-powered compact car comes with two battery versions and two performance levels.
BYD Dolphin Surf
BYD Deutschland
The angular BYD Dolphin Surf is based on the e-platform 3.0 and, in the “Comfort” version, is 3,990 mm long, 1,720 mm wide, and 1,590 mm high. The four-seater has a wheelbase of 2,500 mm and a trunk volume of 308 liters, which can be expanded to 1,037 liters with the rear seats folded down. In addition to the small driver display, the center console features a 10.1-inch touchscreen that can be rotated, as is standard with BYD. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard, as is voice control, USB-A and USB-C interfaces, and keyless NFC access. The infotainment system is kept up to date via OTA updates. The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function allows electrical consumers with a power output of up to 3.3 kW to be operated.
The entry-level model is the BYD Dolphin Surf “Active”, which is powered by a 65 kW (88 hp) electric motor and offers 175 Nm of maximum torque. With the 30 kWh Blade LFP battery, a combined range of 220 km is possible. Charging is done at 11 kW and at fast charging stations with a maximum of 65 kW, with charging from 30 to 80% taking around half an hour. The equally powerful “Boost” version comes with a 43.2 kWh battery and a range of 322 km. With a DC charging capacity of 85 kW, the charging time from 30 to 80% is around 22 minutes. The top-of-the-range “Comfort” version delivers 115 kW (156 hp), with the electric motor producing a torque of 220 Nm. The range of the 1,390 kg Dolphin Surf is 310 km. All three versions are limited to 150 km/h.
Affordable Electric Small Car from BYD
In the ADAS area, intelligent cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and intelligent high-beam control are standard. The BYD Dolphin Surf has been on the market in China since 2024 (as the Seagull) and can now be ordered in Germany. For its market launch, the small car will be available at promotional prices starting at $19,990. Otherwise, prices for the “Active” version start at $22,990. The ‘Boost’ version is available from $26,990, and the “Comfort” version is available for $30,990.
This is a partly automated translation of this german article.
