BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort
- Power Type: Battery electric (BEV)
- Body Type: hatchback
- PowerTrain: FWD
- Power Output: 156 hp
PROS
- Very affordable, with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and 6 airbags.
- Boost gives the best range (322 km) and good equipment for the money.
- Comfort is quick for its class (9.1 s) and V2L is standard across the range.
CONS
- Charging and range are only average (65–85 kW DC), and Active’s 220 km is modest.
- Comfort costs more than Boost but has slightly less range, and Boost is the slowest trim to 100 km/h.
The BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort is the top trim of BYD’s smallest car sold in Europe: a budget electric hatchback, five doors, four seats, about 3,990 mm long. A 115 kW (156 PS, 154 bhp) front motor makes 220 Nm and drives the front wheels. The battery matches the Boost’s, which makes the extra power the real difference between the two. Under the skin it is the Chinese Seagull, on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0.
The Comfort gets a 43.2 kWh usable LFP Blade battery (46 kWh nominal). WLTP combined range is 310 km, or 193 miles, a little under the Boost’s 322 km (200 miles). The WLTP city figure is 460 km. AC charging tops out at 11 kW. DC peaks at 85 kW, and 10-80% takes about 30 minutes. It reaches 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds, and top speed is 150 km/h. Vehicle-to-load output is up to 3.3 kW. Some of this is less solid than it looks. The charging times come from the manufacturer, and no source reviewed had an independent charging curve. EVKX.net still lists its Comfort data sheet as in progress, and sources disagree on consumption, with figures anywhere from 13.9 to 16.0 kWh/100 km.
In the UK the Comfort costs £23,975 (the launch price was £23,950), about £2,000 more than the Boost. German list price is €30,990, though launch discounts of up to €6,000 were offered and AUTO BILD priced its Comfort test car at €26,900 in March 2026. As of April 2026 no Chinese-built car qualified for the UK zero-emissions vehicle grant, so UK prices are before any grant. The Comfort suits drivers who want a quicker urban car and can live with four seats. If range and value matter more, the Boost gives 7 more miles for £2,000 less. In BYD’s European line-up the Comfort sits at the top of the Surf range, above the Boost (£21,975, 200 miles) and the Active (£18,675, 137 miles).
Rivals include the Hyundai Inster and the Citroën ë-C3 Max with a 44 kWh battery, which is rated at 199 miles WLTP. The closest direct comparison is the Renault 5 E-Tech Evolution with a 40 kWh battery: 120 hp, 0-62 mph in about 9 seconds, around 190 miles of range. That is almost the Comfort’s 193 miles. EVGuide lists the Renault at £17,745 after the £3,750 UK grant, against £23,950 for the Comfort, which does not qualify.
BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort Images
Full Electric Vehicle Specifications
MODEL
| Full Name | BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort |
| Segment | A-segment city car |
| Class A collection of items, goods, or services grouped together by common attributes | Electric hatchback |
| Warranty | Not confirmed |
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
| Base Price | UK £23,950 / Ireland €24,113 |
| Availability Status | On sale (since mid-2025) |
| Markets Available | 15 European countries incl. UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland. South Africa gets a different line-up |
POWER
| Fuel Type A fuel type is the specific source of energy or chemical substance used to power a vehicle, machinery, or heating system | Electric (BEV) |
| Engine An engine is a machine that converts energy (such as heat, fuel, or steam) into mechanical force, power, and motion | None |
| Generator generator is a device, machine, or person that produces or creates something, most commonly a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. | None |
| Battery Capacity | 43.2 kWh LFP Blade |
| Range | 310 km (193 mi) |
| DC Charging | 85 kW |
| Charging Time | 10–80% in ~30 min (DC) |
| AC Charging | 11 kW, ~5 h |
| Energy Consumption | ~16.0 kWh/100 km |
| Regen Braking | Yes |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output | 115 kW (156 hp) |
| 0–100 km/h The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. | ~9.1 s |
| Motor Configuration | Single front motor, FWD |
| Torque | 220 Nm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h |
BODY & DIMENSIONS
| Dimensions | 3,990 × 1,720 × 1,590 mm |
| Platform | BYD e-Platform 3.0 |
| Suspensions | Not confirmed |
| Boot Capacity | 308 L (1,037 L seats folded) |
| Kerb Weight | ~1,390 kg |
| Ground Clearance | ~151–154 mm |
| Bonnet Capacity | None |
| Sunroof | Not listed |
| Wheels | 16" alloy |
| Towing | Not confirmed |
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE
| Airbags | 6 |
| ADAS Features | Adaptive cruise, auto emergency braking, lane-departure assist, auto high beam, driver monitoring, rear sensors + camera, plus 360° camera |
| Autonomous Driving Level | Driver-assist only (about Level 2) |
| Crash Test Ratings | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025) |
| Over-the-Air Updates | Not confirmed |
COMFORT & SEATING
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Seat Material | Vegan leather, electric driver’s seat, heated front seats |
DISPLAYS & CONNECTIVITY
| Centre Screen | 10.1" rotating touchscreen |
| Mirror Link | Apple CarPlay / Android Auto |
| Driver's Display | Digital cluster |
| Head-Up Display | Not listed |
TECHNOLOGY
| Vehicle-to-Load | Yes, up to 3.3 kW |
| Vehicle-to-Grid | No |
ADDITIONAL SPECS
| Headlight Type | LED |
| Navigation System | use phone apps |
| Remote Parking | Not listed |
Note
| Additional Notes | Adds stronger motor, privacy glass, wireless phone charger, NFC digital key, premium audio |
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