BYD DOLPHIN SURF Active 2025

Usable battery
30 kWh
Nominal battery
32 kWh
Drive
FWD
Real range (combined)
186 km
AC charging
11 kW
DC fast charging
65 kW

Ownership insights

Commute: 186 km real-world range | easy overnight home charging

Road-trip (10-80%): 30 min | +70 km in 10 min | peak 65 kW

Home charging (AC): 11 kW | 0-100% 3 h 5 min

Seats & cargo: 4 seats | 308 L | max 1037 L

Battery warranty: 8 years / 200,000 km

Overview

BYD DOLPHIN SURF Active 2025 overview

In this trim, BYD DOLPHIN SURF Active 2025 is an electric hatchback with FWD and a 4-seat cabin. WLTP range: 220 km - 220 km, well below the class median of 330 km.

Battery capacity: 30 kWh usable (32 kWh nominal). BEVDB model suggests about 131 km for cold highway driving.

Charging: AC up to 11 kW (Type 2); DC up to 65 kW (CCS Combo 2). On a DC fast charger, it adds ~70 km in 10 min; Tow hitch provision is possible.

Class comparison

Compared with 152 other hatchbacks, BYD DOLPHIN SURF Active 2025 leans toward a smaller usable battery and shorter range. Usable battery capacity is below the class median; 30 kWh vs 45.4 kWh; 15.4 kWh lower, -34%. WLTP range is below the class median; 220 km vs 330 km; 110 km lower, -33%. Range added in 10 min is lower than the class median; 70 km vs 92 km; 22 km lower, -24%. Worth considering if you can live with a smaller usable battery and shorter legs between charges.

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	240 km
City - Cold Weather	179 km
Highway - Mild Weather	170 km
Highway - Cold Weather	131 km

Real range estimates The values shown here are estimates calculated by BEV-Database using WLTP data and the usable battery capacity of the car. Mild weather represents driving in roughly +20 +25 C without heavy use of climate control, while Cold weather reflects winter conditions with cabin heating. Highway assumes steady cruising at about 110 km/h. These figures are not official test results. Real-world range will vary depending on speed, temperature, traffic, road profile, payload, tyres and driving style.

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Battery

Nominal Capacity	32 kWh
Usable Capacity	30 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	200000 km
Cathode Material	LFP

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Front Right
Charge Power	11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	3 h 5 min
Charge Speed (mild)	70 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	50 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 2
Port Location	Front Right
Charge Power (max)	65 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	45 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	30 min
Charge Speed (mild)	310 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	230 km/h
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No
Supported Protocol	-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	No
Automatically using Navigation	No

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Performance

Acceleration	11.1 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	150 km/h
Total Power	65 kW (88 PS)
Total Torque	175 Nm
Consumption	15.5 kWh/100 km
Drive	FWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	Yes
Max. Output Power	3.3 kW
Exterior Outlet(s)	1 x Type 2 (Adapter)
Interior Outlet(s)	No Data

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	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	186 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	15.5 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value averages the four scenarios.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range	220 km
Rated Consumption	15.5 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range	220 km
Rated Consumption	15.5 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	5 stars
Adult Occupant	82%
Child Occupant	86%
Rating Year	2025
Vulnerable Road Users	76%
Safety Assist	77%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	3990 mm
Width	1720 mm
Width with Mirrors	1970 mm
Height	1590 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1369 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1638 kg
Max. Payload	344 kg
Cargo Volume	308 L
Cargo Volume Max	1037 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	75 kg

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Miscellaneous

Seats	4 people
Isofix	Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle	9.9 m
Platform	BYD E-PLATFORM 3
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes
Car Body	Hatchback
Roof Rails	No
Heat Pump	Varies by country
HP Standard Equipment	Varies by country

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions.