Model BYD Dolphin Surf Active 2025 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost 2025 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort 2025 2026
Starting price ~$24,181 (Germany) ~$27,421 (Germany) ~$30,121 (Germany)
Body type Hatchback Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Thursday, May 1, 2025 Thursday, May 1, 2025 Thursday, May 1, 2025
Delivery start May 2025 May 2025 May 2025
Model status In production In production In production
WLTP range
WLTP consumption
WLTP consumption with charging loss
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition
Top speed 150 kph (93 mph) 150 kph (93 mph) 150 kph (93 mph)
Peak power 65 kW (88.4 hp / 87.2 bhp) 65 kW (88.4 hp / 87.2 bhp) 115 kW (156.4 hp / 154.2 bhp)
Electrical torque output 175 nm (129.2 ft-lb) 175 nm (129.2 ft-lb) 220 nm (162.4 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 11.1 s 12.1 s 9.1 s
Drive type FWD FWD FWD
Motor setup One motor front axle One motor front axle One motor front axle
Motor technology
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Front disc diameter
Rear disc diameter
Front disc type Unknown Unknown Unknown
Rear disc type Unknown Unknown Unknown
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s)
Lift-up-regen levels
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 () 1 () 1 ()
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Torsion beam Torsion beam Torsion beam
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance - 151 mm (" - 5.94") mm (") mm (")
Length 3990 mm (157.1") 3990 mm (157.1") 3990 mm (157.1")
Height 1590 mm (62.6") 1590 mm (62.6") 1590 mm (62.6")
Width excluding mirrors 1720 mm (67.7") 1720 mm (67.7") 1720 mm (67.7")
Width including mirrors 1970 mm (77.6") mm (") mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area Unknown / Unknown Unknown / Unknown Unknown / Unknown
Wheelbase 2500 mm (98.4") 2500 mm (98.4") 2500 mm (98.4")
Turning circle 9.9 meter (389.8") 9.9 meter (389.8") 9.9 meter (389.8")
Curb weight 1294 kg (2852.8 lbs) 1370 kg (3020.3 lbs) 1465 kg (3229.8 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1488 kg (3280.5 lbs) kg ( lbs) 1734 kg (3822.8 lbs)
Max roof cargo
Maximum load including weight driver 194 kg (427.7 lbs) 269 kg (593.0 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 308 liter (10.9 cu-ft) 308 liter (10.9 cu-ft) 308 liter (10.9 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1037 liter (36.6 cu-ft) 1037 liter (36.6 cu-ft) 1037 liter (36.6 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with limited buttons
Head-up display Not Available Unknown Unknown
Voice control Standard feature Unknown Unknown
Gesture control Standard feature Unknown Unknown
Digital driver display No No No
Infotainment screen No No No
In-car navigation Standard feature Unknown Unknown
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Unknown Unknown
Android Auto support Standard feature Unknown Unknown
Map provider
Online map updates Unknown Unknown Unknown
Real time traffic Unknown Unknown Unknown
Route planning with charging planning Unknown Unknown Unknown
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Unknown Unknown Unknown
Voice guiding Unknown Unknown Unknown
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Unknown Unknown Unknown
Automatic emergency braking Unknown Unknown Unknown
Automatic Emergency Steering Unknown Unknown Unknown
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Unknown Unknown Unknown
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Unknown Unknown Unknown
Drowsiness Alert Unknown Unknown Unknown
Electronic stability control Unknown Unknown Unknown
Blind spot monitoring Unknown Unknown Unknown
Exit warning Unknown Unknown Unknown
Forward Collision Warning Unknown Unknown Unknown
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Unknown Unknown Unknown
Night Vision Not Available Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Unknown Unknown Unknown
Ultrasonic sensors
Cameras
Radar sensors
Lidar sensors
Battery gross 30 kWh 46 kWh 46 kWh
Battery net kWh 43.2 kWh 43.2 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP LFP LFP
Nominal voltage 300.8 V
Battery weight 238 kg (524.7 lbs)
Pack configuration 90s1p 90s1p
Battery type
Battery chemistry LFP LFP LFP
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Dolphin Surf Active Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort
Max DC charging 65 kW 85 kW 85 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 0 m 0 s 22 h 27 m 5 s 22 h 27 m 5 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 0.9 kW 0.9 kW
Charging time 10-100% 0 m 0 s 17 h 48 m 23 s 17 h 48 m 23 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 0.9 kW 0.9 kW
Charging time 10-80% 0 m 0 s 8 h 30 m 58 s 8 h 30 m 58 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 0.9 kW 0.9 kW
Charging time 10-90% 0 m 0 s 13 h 9 m 40 s 13 h 9 m 40 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 0.9 kW 0.9 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Unknown Unknown Unknown
Manual battery heating Unknown Unknown Unknown
Interior category
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Interior design
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Storage N/A N/A N/A
Seating capacity
Front seats options 1 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Seat height adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Seat cushion angle adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Height adjustable headrest Unknown Unknown Unknown
Length adjustable headrest Unknown Unknown Unknown
Adjustable thigh support Unknown Unknown Unknown
Memory Unknown Unknown Unknown
Electric lumbar adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Seat ventilation Unknown Unknown Unknown
Massage function Unknown Unknown Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Seat heating Unknown Unknown Unknown
Seat ventilation Unknown Unknown Unknown
Massage function Unknown Unknown Unknown
Electric lumbar adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Foldable seats Unknown Unknown Unknown
Paint colors 1 1 1
Wheel options 1 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 175/65R15 / 175/65R15
R / R
R / R
Available climate systems 1 1 1
Climate zones
Preclimatization Unknown Unknown Unknown
Pet mode Unknown Unknown Unknown
Camping mode Unknown Unknown Unknown
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
Seatbelts N/A N/A N/A
Keyless entry Unknown Unknown Unknown
Keyless go Unknown Unknown Unknown
Use Phone as key Unknown Unknown Unknown
Alarm system Unknown Unknown Unknown
Dash cam Unknown Unknown Unknown
Parking surveillance Unknown Unknown Unknown
App name
Change charging target Unknown Unknown Unknown
See car location Unknown Unknown Unknown
Lock/unlock car Unknown Unknown Unknown
Open/close windows Unknown Unknown Unknown
Start/Stop Precondition Unknown Unknown Unknown
Remote parking Unknown Unknown Unknown
Schedule charging Unknown Unknown Unknown
See driving history Unknown Unknown Unknown
Trigger horn/lights Unknown Unknown Unknown