Leapmotor
T03
€18,900ChinaCars Score 23
- €500 cheaper
- +45 km WLTP range
- 4 seats
BYD
Dolphin Surf
2026€19,400 — €26,300
220 km range88 hp11.1s 0-100150 km/h
BEVhatchbackEU Homologated
Variants
Entry versionList prices include VAT. The entry version is the basis of the score. Verified on 26/09/2026.
About
The BYD Dolphin Surf is an electric hatchback. The entry version has 65 kW (88 hp), a 30 kWh battery, a WLTP range of 220 km and front-wheel drive. The list price including VAT starts at €19,400, and the 3 versions go up to €26,300. DC fast charging up to 65 kW (10–80 % in 30 min), 5 seats, 308 l of boot space and 6 years or 150,000 km of warranty.
Performance
Power Output88hp
Power (kW)65kW
Top Speed150km/h
0-100 km/h11.1s
Drive TypeFWD
Battery Capacity30.0kWh
WLTP Range220km
DC Charge Power65.0kW
DC Charge Time30min
Wheelbase2500mm
Trunk Volume308L
Seats5
Euro NCAP Rating5 / 5
EU Homologated
Service in Europe
Warranty6 years / 150,000 km
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Facts about BYD Dolphin Surf
Compiled from Romanian-market sources; the fact text is kept in Romanian, every fact links to its original source.
Facts that apply to any BYD model
Pe 20 ianuarie 2026 BYD a anunțat extinderea retroactivă a garanției bateriei Blade în SEE/UK/Elveția la 8 ani sau 250.000 km cu SOH minim 70% (anterior 8 ani/200.000 km), valabilă pentru toate modelele EV și Super Hybrid deja vândute și noi.
Warranty & assistance
Manualul de garanție limitată BYD (versiune RO, ianuarie 2026): vehicul 72 luni/150.000 km; baterie HV 96 luni/250.000 km cu SOH minim 70%; unitate de propulsie 96 luni/150.000 km; anticoroziune 144 luni; baterie 12V 24 luni; anumite piese (suspensie, rulmenți, multimedia) 48 luni/120.000 km.
Warranty & assistance
Frequently asked questions
How much does the BYD Dolphin Surf cost in Romania?
The listed starting price of the BYD Dolphin Surf in Romania is €19,400, rising to €26,300 for higher trims.
What is the range of the BYD Dolphin Surf?
The BYD Dolphin Surf has a WLTP range of 220 km. It uses a 30 kWh battery.
How powerful is the BYD Dolphin Surf?
The BYD Dolphin Surf produces 88 hp (65 kW). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.1 seconds. Its top speed is 150 km/h.
Where can I find a BYD dealer in Romania?
BYD has 29 confirmed dealer locations across 25 counties in Romania.
How fast does the BYD Dolphin Surf charge?
The BYD Dolphin Surf supports DC fast charging at up to 65 kW. The listed DC fast-charge time is 30 minutes.
ChinaCars Score
40/100
Average
Ranked #18 of 21 ranked BEV
€19,400
Value70
Range0
Performance11
Safety & warranty88
Practicality31
Charging34
Data completeness: 12/12 fields
5/5
Euro NCAP
2026
Model Year
#18
Rank · BEV
Absolute score on published scales, computed for the entry version; separate ranking per propulsion type. How we calculate the score