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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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