Compare the BYD Dolphin Surf

Not the most refined, but incredible value
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6/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 4
Boot space, seats up 308 litres (2 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,037 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,990 mm x 1,720 mm x 1,590 mm
First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.0 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
200 miles
Battery size 46 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 14 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 65kW 43kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 88 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1
Acceleration 12.1 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 46 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
200 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 4
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 308 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,037 litres
Length 3,990 mm
Width 1,720 mm
Height 1,590 mm
Wheelbase 2.5 m
Turning circle 9.9 m

Full features list

  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Vegan leather - Black/Grey
  • 2 rear 3 point safety belts
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Auto vehicle hold function
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Belt with pretensioner and force limiter
  • Comfort stop
  • Cooperative regenerative braking system (CRBS)
  • Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
  • Driver's airbag
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front side air curtain airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
  • Hill start assist function
  • Intelligent power brake system
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • 2 x Smart keys
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Digital key
  • Electronic immobiliser (Thatcham category 2)
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Automatic headlights
  • Driver side window with one-click lift and anti-pinch function
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Follow me home lighting
  • Halogen headlights
  • Intelligent high beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Metallic paint
  • Privacy glass rear windscreen
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Towing hook
  • 4 x driving modes - Nomal/Eco/Sport/Snow
  • 7" TFT segment code LCD instrument panel
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Cloud service - BYD APP
  • Driver monitoring system
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Emergency call service
  • Forward collision warning
  • Intelligent Cruise control (ICC)
  • Intelligent speed limit control (ISLC)
  • Intelligent voice control - "Hi BYD"
  • Lane departure assist (LDA)
  • Navigation system
  • Onboard 4G connectivity
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear camera
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • 16" alloy wheels
  • Tyre nut covers remover
  • 12V power sockets
  • 2 rear head restraints
  • 2 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 50/50 split folding rear seats
  • Driver seat with 6-way electric adjustment
  • Front LED reading lights
  • Front centre armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Front passenger seat with 4-way electric adjustment
  • Front seat sun visor with illuminated mirror
  • ISOFIX and i-Size for front passenger and outer rear seats
  • Integrated front headrests
  • Manual climate control
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
  • Vegan leather upholstery
  • Velour floor mats
  • 10.1" Electrically rotatable touchscreen
  • 4 speaker audio system
  • DAB+ FM radio
  • USB 1 x Type-A (18W) + 1 x Type-C (60W) front
  • 11 kW Onboard charger
  • Mode 2 charging cable
  • Mode 3 Type 2 charging cable (3 phase)
  • Vehicle to load (V2L) function - 3.5 kW

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.