BYD · Dolphin Surf
BYD Dolphin Surf: priced from €22,990 in Germany, 322 km of WLTP range, a 43.2 kWh battery, peak DC charging at 85 kW. On sale in 25 European markets.
BYD: World's top-selling NEV maker; own batteries, chips, and a growing European factory. HQ: Shenzhen, China.
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Specifications
- Range (WLTP)
- 322 km
- Battery
- 43.2 kWh
- Est. consumption
- ≈13.4 kWh/100 km derived: battery ÷ range
- Max DC charging
- 85 kW
- Cell chemistry
- LFP · Blade Battery
- Powertrain
- BEV battery electric
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Dimensions (L×W×H)
- 3990 × 1720 × 1590 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2500 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1294 kg
- Range (EPA)
- —
Safety & driver assistance
Standard equipment
- ACC — adaptive cruise control
- AEB — autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian/cyclist detection
- Lane keeping assist
- High beam assist
- Driver drowsiness monitoring
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Emergency call (eCall)
- Driver distraction detection
Airbags: 6
UK BYD page: 'ADAS as standard, including intelligent cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure assist and intelligent high-beam control' and 'standard with a total of six airbags — driver and front passenger, side curtain and front side airbags'. Euro NCAP Sept 2025: 5 stars (Adult 82%, Child 86%, VRU 76%, Safety Assist 77%); NCAP equipment table confirms AEB car/pedestrian-cyclist/motorcyclist, lane assist, speed assistance, fatigue + distraction detection, ISOFIX fitted standard; advanced eCall available. AEB-pedestrian-reverse, dooring warning and child presence detection are NOT fitted per NCAP. No brand suite name given by sources.
Sources: www.byd.com · www.euroncap.com
Trims & options
- Active (30 kWh, 87 hp)
- Boost (43.2 kWh, 87 hp)
- Comfort (43.2 kWh, 154 hp)
Europe
On saleSold in 25 markets — show all
- DE Germany
- FR France
- ES Spain
- UK United Kingdom
- BE Belgium
- NL Netherlands
- AT Austria
- BG Bulgaria
- HR Croatia
- CZ Czechia
- DK Denmark
- FI Finland
- GR Greece
- HU Hungary
- IS Iceland
- IE Ireland
- IT Italy
- LU Luxembourg
- NO Norway
- PL Poland
- PT Portugal
- RO Romania
- SI Slovenia
- SE Sweden
- CH Switzerland
European name of the Chinese-market Seagull; BYD's cheapest EU car (from EUR 12,990 after German incentives); assembled at the Hungary plant. | Market list = BYD Europe retail footprint (20+ countries, ~1,000 dealers 2025 -> 2,000 target 2026); individual model availability varies per country. | DE 08-28: 22,990-30,990 (3 trims, official configurator); was 19,990 launch price.
The sticker price isn't the whole story.
Purchase grants, tax breaks & road-tax perks — 25 markets pre-selected from this page. Every entry verified against its official source.
Can it charge at its peak?
Official peak DC rate is 85 kW. Public networks advertising at least that in your markets — slower stations still work, just below maximum speed.
Recent changes
Full changelog- Price official price moved 19990-24990 EUR → 22990-30990 EUR
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the BYD Dolphin Surf?
Up to 322 km on the WLTP cycle, per the manufacturer's official figures.
How much does the BYD Dolphin Surf cost?
From €22,990 in Germany — the official list price as of 2026-08-28. Prices vary by market and equipment.
How fast can the BYD Dolphin Surf charge?
Peak DC charging is 85 kW, with up to 11 kW AC onboard. Real-world speed depends on the station and battery temperature.
Where is the BYD Dolphin Surf available?
On sale in 25 European markets, including Germany, France, Spain and others. The full country list is on this page.
What safety rating does the BYD Dolphin Surf have?
5 of 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025 test).
What battery chemistry does the BYD Dolphin Surf use?
LFP · Blade Battery (marketed as Blade Battery), as stated by the manufacturer.