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BYD Dolphin Surf Active
BYD Dolphin Surf Active 2025 2026
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost 2025 2026
BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort
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 PMSM PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Fixed caliper disc Fixed caliper disc
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc Floating caliper disc
Front disc diameter
Rear disc diameter
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold or Creep Hold Hold
Lift-up-regen levels D / B D / B D / B
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard) 1 (Standard) 1 (Standard)
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") 154 mm (6.06") 154 mm (6.06")
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") 1970 mm (77.6") 1970 mm (77.6")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.29 / 2.27 m² (24.4 sq ft) 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) 1390 kg (3064.4 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1488 kg (3280.5 lbs) 1568 kg (3456.8 lbs) 1718 kg (3787.5 lbs)
Max roof cargo
Maximum load including weight driver 194 kg (427.7 lbs) 198 kg (436.5 lbs) 328 kg (723.1 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 Screen focus with limited buttons Screen focus with limited buttons
Head-up display Not Available Not Available Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Unknown Unknown
Gesture control Standard feature Unknown Unknown
Digital driver display No No No
Infotainment screen Yes 10.1" No No
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider HERE HERE HERE
Online map updates Yes Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes Yes
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 Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Not Available Not Available
Exit warning Not Available Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
Cameras
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • Front
  • Rear center
Radar sensors
Lidar sensors
ADAS processors
Battery gross 32 kWh 46 kWh 46 kWh
Battery net 30 kWh 43.2 kWh 43.2 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP LFP LFP
Nominal voltage 300.8 V 288 V 288 V
Battery weight 238 kg (524.7 lbs)
Pack configuration 112s1p 90s1p 90s1p
Battery type Prismatic Prismatic Prismatic
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% 1 h 34 m 42 s 2 h 20 m 6 s 2 h 20 m 6 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 19.0 kW 18.5 kW 18.5 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 31 m 44 s 2 h 16 m 49 s 2 h 16 m 49 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 17.7 kW 17.0 kW 17.0 kW
Charging time 10-80% 23 m 19 s 32 m 12 s 32 m 12 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 54.0 kW 56.3 kW 56.3 kW
Charging time 10-90% 39 m 36 s 1 h 0 m 49 s 1 h 0 m 49 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 36.4 kW 34.1 kW 34.1 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional Functional
Interior quality Standard Standard Standard
Console design Traditional console Traditional console Traditional console
Interior design
Standard
Interior colors: Black
Standard
Interior colors: Black
Standard
Interior colors: Black
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
Seating capacity 4 4 4
Front seats options 1 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Unknown Unknown Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 4 4 4
Wheel options 1 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 175/65R15 / 175/65R15
185/55R16 / 185/55R16
185/55R16 / 185/55R16
Available climate systems 1 1 1
Climate zones 1-zone:Car 1-zone:Car 1-zone:Car
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available Not Available
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
  • en safety.seatbelt.position_driver.pretensioner_pyrotechnic
  • en safety.seatbelt.position_frontpassenger.pretensioner_pyrotechnic
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available Not Available
App name BYD App BYD App BYD App
Change charging target Yes Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes Yes
Remote parking No No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights No No No