BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active

Available since May 2025

30.0 kWhUseable Battery

115 mi *Real Range

261 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price

United Kingdom £18,650
The Netherlands €22,990
Germany €23,000

Available to Order

United Kingdom Since May 2025
The Netherlands Since May 2025
Germany Expected May 2025
Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region and do not include any indirect incentives. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real Range Estimation between 80 - 180 mi

City - Cold Weather * 115 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 80 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 100 mi
City - Mild Weather * 180 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 105 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 135 mi
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
0 / 5

First Leg Distance 83 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 41 mi
Total Distance 124 mi
First Leg Duration 1h 12min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 36min
Total Duration 2h 3min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity * 32.0 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells 94
Architecture 400 V
Warranty Period 8 years
Warranty Mileage No Data
Useable Capacity 30.0 kWh
Cathode Material LFP
Pack Configuration 94s1p
Nominal Voltage 301 V
Form Factor Prismatic
Name / Reference BYD BLADE

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Right Side - Front
Charge Power 11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->115 mi) 3h15m
Charge Speed 36 mph

Fast Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Right Side - Front
Charge Power (max) 65 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 45 kW DC
Charge Time (11->92 mi) 29 min
Charge Speed 160 mph
Autocharge Supported Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible No
Automatically using Navigation No
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 11.1 sec
Top Speed 93 mph
Electric Range * 115 mi
Total Power 65 kW (87 hp)
Total Torque 129 lb-ft
Drive Front

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported Yes
Max. Output Power 3.3 kW AC
Exterior Outlet(s) 1 x Type 2 (Adapter)
Interior Outlet(s) -

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2H via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2G via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range * 115 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 261 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 155 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range 137 mi
Rated Consumption 249 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 219 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 162 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 184 mpg
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 167 - 375 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 261 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 375 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 300 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 167 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 286 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 222 Wh/mi
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Dimensions and Weight

Length 157.1 inch
Width 67.7 inch
Width with mirrors 77.6 inch
Height 62.6 inch
Wheelbase 98.4 inch
Weight Unladen (EU) 3018 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 3611 lbs
Max. Payload 758 lbs
Cargo Volume 10.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume Max 36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume Frunk 0.0 cu ft
Roof Load 0 lbs
Tow Hitch Possible Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked 0 lbs
Towing Weight Braked 0 lbs
Vertical Load Max 165 lbs

Miscellaneous

Seats 4 people
Isofix Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle 32.5 ft
Platform BYD E-PLATFORM 3.0
EV Dedicated Platform Yes
Car Body Hatchback
Segment B - Compact
Roof Rails No
Heat pump (HP) Varies by country
HP Standard Equipment Varies by country
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Europe

Charging an EV in Europe differs by country. Some European countries primarily use 1-phase connections to the grid, while other countries are almost exclusively using a 3-phase connection. The table below shows all possible ways the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active can be charged, but some modes of charging might not be widely available in certain countries.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 15h30m 7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 9h45m 12 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 5 hours 23 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 3h15m 35 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 3h15m 35 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
  • Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CCS (50 kW DC) 50 kW 35 kW † 38 min 120 mph
CCS (100 kW DC) 65 kW † 45 kW † 29 min 160 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 65 kW † 45 kW † 29 min 160 mph
This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

BYD Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

  • Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
  • Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
  • Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
  • Time: time needed for charging session
BYD Claimed Specifications
Max. Power Charge From Charge To Time
65 kW 10 % 80 % 30 min

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active
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95 mi
1h 24min
15 min
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42min
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1h 12min
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36min
124 mi (2h 3min)
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1h 4min
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32min
109 mi (1h 51min)
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Mild Weather
143 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
124 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
109 mi 1-Stop Range
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