BYD Dolphin Surf
BYD Dolphin Surf Active
Sold in China as the BYD Seagull.
The BYD Dolphin Surf Active is among the more affordable hatchbacks in this comparison. Its motorway range of around 87 miles is below most rivals in the figures shown here, making journey length and charging access useful considerations.
MSRP
£18,650
Range
137 mi
Battery
30kWh
Charge
65kW
Specifications
Dimensions
Data notes
MethodologyDistinctive measurements from verified UK catalogue data.
- One of 33 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 1,720 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
EVcarsguide Scores
Ranked against similar EVs
Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works
See rankingsWhat the Critics Say
7.3/10
4 reviews
Euro NCAP Safety
Tested 2025
Videos
Size Overview
Length
3.99m
Width
1.72m
Height
1.59m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry - excellent longevity, safe to charge to 100%
Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Active is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 111 miles in summer and 83 miles in winter. After 5 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Active is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 109 miles in summer and 81 miles in winter. After 8 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Active is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 106 miles in summer and 78 miles in winter. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates based on battery chemistry, age, and real-world driving data. Actual results vary with charging habits, climate, and usage patterns.
Find This Car
Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £304/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £201/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
Rankings & tools
Compare
Find Similar EVsData accuracy
Specs sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed.
Spotted an error?
Report incorrect specBYD Dolphin Surf Boost
Sold in China as the BYD Seagull.
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost is compact enough to make city parking and tight streets easy. It's also one of the more affordable hatchbacks you can buy.
MSRP
£21,950
Range
200 mi
Battery
43.2kWh
Charge
85kW
Specifications
Dimensions
Data notes
MethodologyDistinctive measurements from verified UK catalogue data.
- One of 33 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 1,720 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
EVcarsguide Scores
Ranked against similar EVs
Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works
See rankingsEuro NCAP Safety
Tested 2025
Videos
Size Overview
Length
3.99m
Width
1.72m
Height
1.59m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry - excellent longevity, safe to charge to 100%
Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 162 miles in summer and 120 miles in winter. After 5 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 159 miles in summer and 117 miles in winter. After 8 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 153 miles in summer and 114 miles in winter. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates based on battery chemistry, age, and real-world driving data. Actual results vary with charging habits, climate, and usage patterns.
Find This Car
Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £345/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £229/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
Rankings & tools
Compare
Find Similar EVsData accuracy
Specs sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed.
Spotted an error?
Report incorrect specBYD Dolphin Surf Comfort
Sold in China as the BYD Seagull.
The BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort is compact enough to make city parking and tight streets easy. It costs more to charge than most EVs, around 2.6p a mile even off-peak.
MSRP
£23,950
Range
193 mi
Battery
43.2kWh
Charge
85kW
Specifications
Dimensions
Data notes
MethodologyDistinctive measurements from verified UK catalogue data.
- One of 33 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 1,720 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
EVcarsguide Scores
Ranked against similar EVs
Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works
See rankingsEuro NCAP Safety
Tested 2025
Videos
Size Overview
Length
3.99m
Width
1.72m
Height
1.59m
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
LFP chemistry - excellent longevity, safe to charge to 100%
Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.
Detailed degradation forecast
After 3 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 157 miles in summer and 116 miles in winter. After 5 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 153 miles in summer and 114 miles in winter. After 8 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 149 miles in summer and 110 miles in winter. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.
Estimates based on battery chemistry, age, and real-world driving data. Actual results vary with charging habits, climate, and usage patterns.
Find This Car
Company-car tax (BiK)
2026-27 · 4% band
Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £370/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £247/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).
Rankings & tools
Compare
Find Similar EVsData accuracy
Specs sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed.
Spotted an error?
Report incorrect specExplore around the BYD Dolphin Surf
Other EVs near the BYD Dolphin Surf, each with the measured differences that put it here.