BYD Dolphin Surf

Built for the big city

The Dolphin Surf is BYD's compact electric city car. Its single-arch profile is meant to maximise cabin space, a wide contour rises along the flank, and a dot-matrix pattern inspired by ice crystals on the rear pillar gives the roof a floating look. Six angled light strips form the headlights, a full-width LED bar links the tail-lights, and an integrated roof spoiler helps aerodynamics and range. The boot holds 308 litres and grows to 1,037 litres with the rear seats folded, and BYD counts more than 20 storage areas.

Technology and comfort

The dashboard carries a 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Hi BYD voice command reaches many functions hands-free. Front sports seats are available with electric adjustment and heating. The car uses the Blade Battery and an eight-in-one electric powertrain that packs key parts into one module. A 4G connection supplies navigation as standard, and over-the-air updates keep the software current.

Charging and safety

Maximum DC charging is 85 kW, enough to take the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes, which BYD says suits daily commutes and the occasional longer trip. Driver assistance is standard and includes intelligent cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure assist and intelligent high-beam control. Six airbags are fitted: driver, front passenger, side curtains and front-seat side airbags. Vehicle-to-load capability is also listed.

Key facts

• Body: compact electric city car
• DC charging: up to 85 kW, 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes
• Airbags: six
• Boot: 308 litres, 1,037 litres with seats folded
• Source: BYD UK page, read 2026-10-18