New BYD Dolphin Surf Deals
Overview of the New BYD Dolphin Surf
The BYD Dolphin Surf is a compact electric car built specifically for urban life - small enough to slip through tight city streets, yet spacious on the inside, seating four adults in genuine comfort.
Short for Build Your Dreams, BYD is one of the world's largest new energy vehicle manufacturers. Founded in 1994 as a battery company, it has grown into a global leader in electric cars by mastering the full production chain - from cell chemistry to the finished car.
Embedded into every BYD car is the ingenious Blade Battery: a lithium iron phosphate cell designed in-house. Its unique blade-like formation delivers exceptional thermal safety without cobalt, and underpins every BYD Dolphin Surf.
Built on BYD e-Platform 3.0, the Dolphin Surf measures just 3,990mm in length but offers a 2,500mm wheelbase and 308 litres of boot space - comparable with cars from the class above. It's an ideal single-car solution for both professionals and young families.
The BYD Dolphin Surf has already scored a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in 2025, while What Car? have granted the model the 'Best Small Electric Car for Value' award - strong credentials for a smart electric car at this price point.
Interior of the BYD Dolphin Surf
Step inside the BYD Dolphin Surf and you'll find a clean, purposeful cabin built around a minimalist interior philosophy that keeps everything intuitive.
The centrepiece is a 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Voice control via a 'Hi BYD' command keeps your hands on the wheel, while OTA updates keep your car current over time.
All versions of the Dolphin Surf feature NFC keyless entry: simply hold your smartphone or wearable against the door mirror sensor to unlock. Remote pre-conditioning via the BYD app lets you cool or warm the cabin before you even open the door.
The flexible seating offers generous rear legroom and headroom for adults, and three ISOFIX points - two rear, one front passenger - make the Dolphin Surf ideal for customers with young children.
Heated front seats and a wireless charging pad (Comfort trim) add further driving comfort, while 20 smart storage areas throughout the cabin keep everyday items within easy reach.
The rear seats fold flat to extend load capacity from 308 to 1,037 litres, and a concealed underfloor area beneath the boot keeps charging cables neatly out of sight.
Exterior of the BYD Dolphin Surf
The BYD Dolphin Surf has a modern exterior design that's confident without being showy - a single-arch roofline and wide body contour give it genuine dynamic styling for its segment.
At the front, six angled light strips inside each headlamp form a striking signature, while the daytime running lights and creased lower bumper widen the visual stance and signal a bold personality.
At the rear, a full-width tail-light bar is a novel feature for this class - it creates a memorable look at night and gives the car a visually wider effect. A roof spoiler extends the roofline and improves aerodynamic design, contributing to real-world energy efficiency.
The C-pillar features a dot-matrix element inspired by ice crystals, creating a sophisticated 'floating' roof effect that lifts the design beyond typical affordable EV rivals.
When it comes to the BYD Dolphin Surf dimensions, it's pretty compact, measuring just 3,990mm in length, while being agile on the road, aided by a tight turning radius. This BYD EV car is built for city driving and easy manoeuvrability in congested urban environments. But not only.
New BYD Dolphin Surf Trims and Specifications
As the BYD Dolphin Surf specifications table below showcases, the electric vehicle is available in three trim levels: Active, Boost, and Comfort. All three are EVs producing zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving.
Active is the entry point, pairing a 30kWh Blade Battery with a 65kW motor and a comprehensive standard specification that includes adaptive cruise control, satellite navigation, rear camera, parking sensors, and NFC keyless entry.
Boost upgrades to a 43.2kWh battery for significantly more driving range, and adds alloy wheels, electric folding mirrors, and an electrically adjustable driver's seat. The BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort adds the most powerful motor in the range, LED headlights, heated front seats, a 360-degree camera, privacy glass, and wireless phone charging.
| Feature |
Active |
Boost |
Comfort |
| Comfort & Convenience |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Alloy Wheels |
15" steel |
16" alloy |
16" alloy |
| Android Auto |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Apple CarPlay |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Auto Lights |
✗ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Bluetooth |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Electric Folding Mirrors* |
✗ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Electric Seats (driver) |
✗ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Heated Seats |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
| Keyless Entry (NFC) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Parking Sensors |
Rear |
Rear |
Front & rear |
| Pre-Crash Prevention (AEB) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Rain Sensors |
✗ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Rear Camera |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Vegan Leather Seats |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| 360-degree Camera |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
| Satellite Navigation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| USB Charging (Type-C) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Comfort & Style |
| LED Headlights |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
| Privacy Glass |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
| 10.1" Rotating Touchscreen |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Wireless Phone Charging |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
| Warranty |
| Vehicle Warranty |
6 yr / 93,000 mi |
6 yr / 93,000 mi |
6 yr / 93,000 mi |
| Battery & Motor Warranty |
8 yr / 155,000 mi |
8 yr / 155,000 mi |
8 yr / 155,000 mi |
*The Active trim has electrically adjustable (non-folding) mirrors.
New BYD Dolphin Surf Engines and Performance
The Dolphin Surf BYD EV delivers zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving in a front-wheel-drive, single-motor configuration across all three trims.
Beneath the floor sits BYD e-Platform 3.0, an architecture designed specifically for electric vehicles. The Blade Battery pack is seamlessly woven into the chassis structure. This improves torsional stiffness, lowers the centre of gravity, and maximises the BYD Dolphin Surf interior space - particularly important in a compact EV.
The WLTP range varies by trim: Active delivers up to 137 miles on a charge, ideal for pure urban commuting. Boost stretches that to up to 200 miles - and up to 305 miles in city driving conditions. Comfort, with its more powerful motor, offers up to 193 miles of electric range.
All Dolphin Surf models support up to 11kW AC charging (Boost and Comfort), enabling a full charge from a suitable three-phase wallbox overnight. Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability at up to 3.3kW is standard across the range, allowing you to power devices directly from your car's battery.
| Specification |
Active |
Boost |
Comfort |
| Powertrain* |
| Platform |
e-Platform 3.0 |
e-Platform 3.0 |
e-Platform 3.0 |
| Battery (Blade Battery) |
30kWh |
43.2kWh |
43.2kWh |
| Motor power |
65kW (87bhp) |
65kW (87bhp) |
115kW (154bhp) |
| Torque |
TBD |
TBD |
220Nm |
| Drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
| Performance |
| 0-62mph |
11.1 seconds |
12.1 seconds |
9.1 seconds |
| Top speed |
93mph |
93mph |
93mph |
| BYD Dolphin Surf Range & Charging |
| WLTP range (Combined) |
Up to 137 miles |
Up to 200 miles |
Up to 193 miles |
| WLTP range (City) |
Up to 203 miles |
Up to 305 miles |
Up to 288 miles |
| DC rapid charging (max) |
65kW |
85kW |
85kW |
| AC charging (max) |
11kW |
11kW |
11kW |
| DC charge time |
10-80% (30 mins) |
10-80% (30 mins) |
10-80% (30 mins) |
| Emissions |
| CO₂ emissions |
0 g/km |
0 g/km |
0 g/km |
*BYD is proud that the Dolphin Surf is the first mass-produced 8-in-1 electric powertrain system in the world.
Where Can You Buy the New BYD Dolphin Surf?
Vertu is one of the UK's leading BYD dealerships, with knowledgeable colleagues ready to help you find the right BYD Dolphin Surf car for your lifestyle.
Whether you're drawn to the affordable EV credentials of the entry-level Active, or the longer electric range and fast charging of the Comfort trim, our team can walk you through all BYD Dolphin Surf models and help you choose the trim that best suits your daily driving needs.
Where Can You Learn More About BYD Car Prices?
To discuss BYD Dolphin Surf price options or find out about BYD car price and current offers, contact your nearest Vertu BYD dealership or get in touch via our Contact Us page - our colleagues will be happy to provide a personalised quotation.
You can browse all BYD cars for sale in our BYD new car deals listings, or explore our used BYD cars if a pre-owned model suits you better. BYD Dolphin Surf UK price varies by trim or circumstances, so we always recommend visiting our dedicated pages or speaking with a colleague for a full car price breakdown.
We also offer BYD servicing to keep your EV running smoothly throughout your ownership.
