BYD brings fun, future-ready DOLPHIN SURF ​
​to European customers

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, is proud to introduce the DOLPHIN SURF to European customers. BYD’s most accessible model yet combines sporty looks and a fun-loving personality with a spacious, practical cabin that’s packed with trademark useful high-tech features, making it an ideal choice to revolutionise the compact-EV segment.

The DOLPHIN SURF is the eighth pure-electric car to be launched by BYD in Europe in less than three years. Measuring 3,990mm long, 1,720mm wide and 1,590mm tall, the new arrival has dimensions and agile handling that make it perfectly suited to narrow city streets and small parking spaces – yet clever use of its e-Platform 3.0 chassis delivers cabin space and a boot capacity that are comparable with cars from the class above, making the DOLPHIN SURF an ideal single-car option for both professionals and small families.

Executive Vice President of BYD Stella Li said, “We’re delighted that the DOLPHIN SURF is now available to European customers. We’ve been answering questions about this car for many months, and we know how much demand there is for more accessible electric cars in Europe. We’re confident that the DOLPHIN SURF’s blend of fun design, practicality, urban-friendly dimensions, zesty performance and great cabin technology will have real appeal to customers who want a vehicle that’s easy to use around town but brings no compromise on features. We know that the DOLPHIN SURF is ready for Europe, and we believe Europe is ready for the DOLPHIN SURF.”

SHARP-EDGED DESIGN PUTS THE FUN IN FUNCTIONALITY

The BYD DOLPHIN SURF has a distinctive design that easily stands out, mixing function with a sense of sporty fun. From the side, the vehicle has a single-arch profile that helps to deliver exceptional cabin space for the class, and a wide body contour rises along the side of the car to give it a dynamic look that’s strengthened further by standard 15- or 16-inch wheels.

The C-pillar includes a dot-matrix element inspired by ice crystals, and it helps to visually separate the roof, creating a sophisticated ‘floating’ effect.

At the front, the headlights feature clean, crisp lines, while their inner shape comprises six angled light strips. These integrated daytime-running lights complete a sharp look that also draws on the creases in the lower bumper and horizontal lines that widen the visual stance, creating a bold personality.

The rear of the DOLPHIN SURF features a roof spoiler that extends the roofline, helping to clean up airflow and improving aerodynamic efficiency, along with a full-width tail-light bar – a novel feature for the class – that also gives the car a widened visual effect.

CUTTING-EDGE BATTERY TECH MAKES USE OF BYD’S VAST EXPERTISE

Beneath the body of the DOLPHIN SURF sits BYD’s industry-leading e-Platform 3.0. Designed specifically for electric vehicles, e-Platform 3.0 incorporates BYD’s trademark Blade Battery, which uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry for higher levels of durability and safety than traditional EV batteries, without the use of any cobalt.

In the case of the DOLPHIN SURF, two capacities of Blade Battery will be offered – 30kWh (Active version) and 43.2kWh (Boost and Comfort), delivering as much as 322km of WLTP Combined range. The WLTP City range is as high as 507km, in fact, highlighting how a single charge can be enough for many urban customers to drive their DOLPHIN SURF for weeks of average commutes.

As a technology company, BYD is able to harness the benefits of developing and owning all of its own systems – and this applies to the DOLPHIN SURF as much as any other model in the range. At the heart of the vehicle is the world’s first mass-produced 8-in-1 electric powertrain system, which combines the drive motor, the reducer, the charger, the DC converter, the high-voltage power distribution box, the battery management controller, the vehicle control unit and the motor controller into a single module. This maximises space utilisation and improves efficiency – both particularly important factors in a vehicle like the DOLPHIN SURF.

The DOLPHIN SURF is available with a choice of power outputs from its front-mounted motor. The entry point, Active, pairs its 30kWh battery with a 65kW motor for a 0-100km/h time of 11.1 seconds, while Boost, the version with the longest range, features the same motor but a 43.2kWh Blade Battery (0-100km/h in 12.1 seconds). The range-topping Comfort then takes the larger battery and pairs it with the most powerful motor in its class (115kW/220Nm), cutting the 0-100km/h time to 9.1 seconds.

The BYD DOLPHIN SURF has maximum DC charging rates of 65kW (Active) and 85kW (Boost and Comfort), so regardless of battery capacity, it can get from 10% to 80% state of charge (SoC) in 30 minutes. Three-phase 11kW AC charging is standard across the range, allowing a 100% refill from 0% SoC in three and a half hours (Active) or five hours (Boost and Comfort). All of these recharge rates comfortably support daily urban commutes, while the ability to top up at DC rapid stations means the DOLPHIN SURF can easily take on longer journeys when needed.

A CABIN BUILT FOR EVERYDAY LIFE, WITH FEATURES TO MATCH

The DOLPHIN SURF combines a compact design with an impressive 2,500mm wheelbase that matches those of many larger vehicles and ensures enough cabin space for all four occupants to travel in comfort.

The interior treatment blends a sense of fun and excitement with functionality; a clean dashboard design incorporates the standard infotainment screen in a position that is close enough to the driver’s line of sight for ease of use, but low enough to not obscure the view through the windscreen. Subtle brushed metal-effect highlights brighten the fascia.

The front sports seats are designed for both comfort during cruising and support when the driver is exploiting the DOLPHIN SURF’s agility and manoeuvrability. They’re available with electric adjustment and heating too, depending on the trim level. The rear seats have plenty of legroom and headroom for adults, making the DOLPHIN SURF a real-world option for family use. All versions of the car even come with three ISOFIX anchor points ­– two in the rear and one in the front passenger seat – to make the DOLPHIN SURF supremely versatile for customers with children.

The boot capacity of the DOLPHIN SURF shows the benefits of its bespoke EV platform, along with its space-efficient torsion-beam rear-suspension configuration. The standard capacity is 308 litres, more than the size offered by many cars in the class above – and this space can be extended to 1,037 litres when the rear seats are folded down. This flexibility is enhanced further by a total of 20 storage areas dotted throughout the vehicle – everything from a pair of cup-holders between the front seats to a handy area beneath the boot floor that’s ideal for keeping charging cables out of the main load space.

The DOLPHIN SURF benefits from BYD’s all-encompassing commitment to technology and development, so its smart cabin is packed with useful technology. All versions of the car feature BYD’s signature 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen, incorporating the brand’s latest user interface (including a permanent customisable shortcuts bar and three-finger gesture control for heating and ventilation) as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

The DOLPHIN SURF also features intuitive voice control via a ‘Hi BYD’ command that allows you to access many key functions without taking your hands off the wheel.

In addition, the DOLPHIN SURF is more convenient and connected than any other car in its class. You can hold your smartphone or wearable against a sensor on the side mirror to unlock the vehicle via NFC keyless entry, so it’s always easy to climb aboard. And you can use the BYD application on your smartphone to cool or warm the cabin before you even open the door.

The DOLPHIN SURF is perfectly equipped to support active lifestyles – and that extends to Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology. This allows devices to be powered, at up to 3.3kW, by the car’s own battery, making it possible to use everything from a coffee machine to an electric grill on location – perfect for days out at the beach or in the countryside.

COMPREHENSIVE LINE-UP OF SAFETY AND DRIVER-ASSISTANCE TECH

The DOLPHIN SURF makes no compromises on safety and driver-assistance features. The e-Platform 3.0 body makes extensive use of high-strength steel (68.2%) to ensure a safe structure, while the Blade Battery’s chemistry and construction help it to pass the nail-penetration test, one of the toughest safety evaluations in the automotive industry.

The cabin features airbags for the driver and front passenger, as well as side curtain airbags and side airbags in the front seats. All versions of the DOLPHIN SURF get an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) as standard, with a suite of aids including intelligent cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure assist and intelligent high-beam control. The safety equipment list also features a tyre-pressure monitoring system, an emergency call function and child safety locks.

GENEROUS EQUIPMENT LIST, REGARDLESS OF TRIM LEVEL

DOLPHIN SURF customers can choose any of the three versions in the line-up without making the sacrifices on equipment that come with many of the new model’s rivals. Even the entry point to the range, the DOLPHIN SURF Active, gets a 10.1-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system as standard, along with rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera, LED daytime-running lights, vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, NFC keyless entry and start, adaptive cruise control, air conditioning, vegan leather seats and electrically adjustable side mirrors. The vibrant metallic launch colour, Lime Green, also comes as standard.

As well as their bigger battery and larger 16-inch alloy wheels, Boost versions of the car add electric adjustment on the front seats, along with rain-sensing wipers and electric folding side mirrors. And the range-topping Comfort features a 360-degree camera, LED headlights, rear privacy glass, side-mirror footlights, heated front seats and wireless smartphone charging.

FIRST DELIVERIES IN SUMMER – COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY INCLUDED

The BYD DOLPHIN SURF will arrive in the showrooms in Belgium starting June 14^th and in Luxemburg starting the 5th of July 2025. First deliveries expected to reach customers from June onwards.

As with all BYDs, every version of the DOLPHIN SURF comes with excellent warranty conditions as standard, consisting of a six-year manufacturer’s warranty and eight years for the battery and electric motor.

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