BYD’s Dolphin Surf EV makes waves with 500km range and 30-minute fast charge

Chinese automaker BYD has launched its new electric hatchback, the Dolphin Surf, in Europe, aiming to provide an affordable electric vehicle option.

BYD Dolphin Surf EV Launched

BYD launched the Dolphin Surf electric hatchback in Berlin. It's their tenth European model, offering an affordable EV option. Prices are between €22,990 and €24,990 (₹22.4 lakh - ₹24.27 lakh), with a special offer of €19,990 (₹19.41 lakh) until June.

BYD Dolphin Surf EV Launched

The five-door Dolphin Surf hatchback, the European version of BYD's Seal model, comes in Active, Boost, and Comfort trims. Active has a 30 kWh battery, while Boost and Comfort have a 43.2 kWh battery. It boasts a 507 km range (WLTP) and supports DC fast charging (10-80% in 30 minutes).

BYD Dolphin Surf EV Launched

Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0, the Dolphin Surf features their Blade battery tech. At ~4,290mm long, it's a C-segment hatchback. All trims get a 10.1" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, voice control, and vegan leather interiors. It also has V2L tech (up to 3.3 kW), NFC keyless entry, and OTA updates.

BYD Dolphin Surf EV Launched

The BYD Dolphin Surf prioritizes safety with six airbags, intelligent cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure assistance, and intelligent high-beam control.