BYD
Dolphin Surf real-world range, every version
3 versions · 3 on sale new
- Real-world range
- 118–168 miles190–270 km
- New
- £18,650–£23,950
- Used, estimated
- £14.3k–£17.7k2025 carLive prices ↗
Range is a real-world estimate, not the official WLTP figure.
The BYD Dolphin Surf at a glance
The BYD Dolphin Surf has come in 3 versions since 2025. 3 are on sale new today. Real-world range spans 118–168 miles190–270 km, depending on battery, motors and wheels.
The longest-range version is the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Boost, at 168 miles (270 km)270 km (168 miles). The most efficient is the DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active, at 3.9 mi/kWh (158 Wh/km)15.8 kWh/100 km (3.9 mi/kWh).
New, prices in the UK start at £18,650 for the DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active and go up to £23,950. That cheapest version goes less far than the typical rival of its size and body style, at about 180 miles290 km.
Used, a 2025 example is likely to be advertised at roughly £14.3k–£17.7k, our estimate for an average-mileage car. Check real listings before you budget: trim, mileage and condition make a big difference.
Written from the figures on this page. Each version’s own page has its full specifications and a link to its EV Database entry.
Every version of the BYD Dolphin Surf
On sale now · 3
Buying a used BYD Dolphin Surf
Likely asking prices by model year for an average-mileage example, from the cheapest version to the dearest, estimated from prices when new and checked against real UK listings. They’re estimates, not valuations, so check real listings before you budget.
| Model year | Likely price (est.) | Best range today (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14.3k–£22.8klive prices ↗ | 165 miles265 km |
Warranty (UK)
- Car warranty
- 6 years / 93,750 miles
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 125,000 miles
- Passes to the next owner
- Yes, with conditions
Today’s terms for new cars. For a used one, each version’s page estimates how much warranty is likely left.
BYD Dolphin Surf vs its rivals
About the figures
Figures come from EV Database (opens in a new tab) (each version links to its own entry), extracted . Range is a real-world estimate, not the official WLTP figure. UK prices are starting prices including VAT.
Photo: BYD Dolphin Surf, by User3204 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.