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At Glyn Hopkin, we’re delighted to welcome the arrival of your next city car the BYD Dolphin Surf, a compact all-electric hatchback that’s perfect for urban driving now available in the UK. With its clever design, advanced battery and power-train technology, and surprisingly generous interior space, Dolphin Surf delivers everything you expect from an electric vehicle and more.
Despite its compact footprint, Dolphin Surf stands out with a design that blends style, practicality and futuristic flair. On the outside, distinctive details such as the “floating roof” effect thanks to a dot-matrix C-pillar inspired by ice crystals give this city car a unique silhouette. At the rear, a full-width LED tail-light bar and roof-integrated spoiler improve aerodynamics and give the car a bold, modern road presence.
Under the skin, Dolphin Surf is built on e-Platform 3.0 and is powered by Blade Battery technology — a battery design known for its safety, durability and efficient packaging.
Depending on the trim, you can choose from two battery capacities: 30 kWh (Active trim) or 43.2 kWh (Boost and Comfort trims), giving up to 322 km WLTP combined range or as much as 507 km WLTP city range (on the larger battery)
Although Dolphin Surf is ideal for city streets and tight parking spots, its interior feels surprisingly spacious. Thanks to a 2,500 mm wheelbase - impressive for a compact electric city car the cabin offers generous accommodation for four occupants. Inside, the layout prioritises ease of use and modern connectivity: a 10.1-inch rotating infotainment screen sits within easy reach without obstructing visibility. Storage is abundant multiple compartments throughout the cabin, plus a boot capacity of 308 litres (expandable to 1,037 litres with rear seats folded) make Dolphin Surf more practical than many compact cars. For convenience, features like NFC keyless entry, remote cabin pre-conditioning (cooling or heating before you get in), and smartphone integration mean Dolphin Surf blends smoothly into day-to-day life.
Dolphin Surf is designed for modern lifestyles: AC charging at 11 kW comes as standard — perfect for overnight or home charging. For faster top-up, DC rapid charging allows 10 % to 80 % in around 30 minutes, making longer journeys or spontaneous trips realistic.
Performance-wise, the entry-level Active trim (30 kWh) offers a 65 kW motor and a 0-100 km/h time of around 11.1 s; the range-focused Boost trim uses the larger battery; and the top Comfort trim pairs the 43.2 kWh battery with a 115 kW motor for sharper acceleration (~9.1 s 0–100 km/h).
What makes BYD Dolphin Surf especially appealing is how it balances affordability, practicality and modern EV features — a compelling package for urban drivers, first-time EV owners, small families or anyone wanting an easy-to-drive, versatile car for everyday use. At Glyn Hopkin, we’re proud to add this model to our range, giving UK drivers a fresh and sensible way to transition to electric mobility.
If you’re intrigued by Dolphin Surf, visit our showroom or get in touch.
