BYD Dolphin Surf review: Chinese EV disrupter lands a knockout blow in the city car market

BYD’s bargain-priced Dolphin Surf delivers surprising quality, range and refinement, signalling how quickly Chinese EV makers are reshaping the market.
BYD Dolphin Surf review: Chinese EV disrupter lands a knockout blow in the city car market

BYD Dolphin Surf

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 - 09:00
Declan Colley

BYD DOLPHIN SURF

Rating

★★★★☆

Price

from €17,995 - €24,722 as tested

Power

a pure EV with around 155bhp

Range

around 320km

The Spec

puts many European manufacturers to shame

Verdict

brilliant little car but with a very annoying back-seat driver

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Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

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