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Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
BYD Dolphin Surf is a small, simple £18k motor packed with things that please… it knocks its rivals out the park
BYD Dolphin Surf knocks a Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03 out of the park because it's a proper car for not much more SURF'S PERF BYD Dolphin Surf is a small, simple £18k motor packed with things that please… it knocks its rivals out the park Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) I'M a big fan of small and simple cars because I like value for money more than I do screens and gadgets. This BYD Dolphin Surf is small and simple. 4 This BYD Dolphin Surf is small and simple 4 The Dolphin Surf has four seats, three with ISOFIX anchor points and a surprisingly practical boot Just press and go. It's value for money at £18,650. And yet it's got a rotating touchscreen and all those gadgets thrown in anyway. Where's the catch? I can't see one. It knocks a Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03 out of the park because it's a proper car for not much more and it's comfortably less than the already brilliant-value Renault 5. Finance from £269 a month with £269 deposit. Or £199 a month with about £3k deposit. It'll cost pennies to run. I reckon many will be bought as second cars but end up being the one owners use the most. Dolphin Surf has four seats, three with ISOFIX anchor points for the kiddlywinks, and a surprisingly practical boot that'll swallow the Friday big shop. Japanese giant unveils its new bargain EV with quirky 'bug eye' headlights Properly comfy seats by the way. Made of 'vegan leather' whatever that means. Big drink holders. Phone storage tray. Apple CarPlay. Reversing camera. Adaptive cruise control for your out-of-town runs. All things that please and all included in the price. You can even use your little BYD bud as a mobile power bank – running everything from party lights to a fridge. Now I should spell out that Dolphin Surf comes in two battery sizes. The entry-level Active gets you a 137-mile battery by the WLTP test and a big enough e-motor to keep you swimming in quick traffic. Then there's the £22k Boost nudging 200 miles from the 43kWh battery. 'BRIM THE BATTERY' Both use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry for higher levels of durability and safety. So you can 'brim' the battery every time without depleting it. Both roll on Hankook tyres. Another positive. Even the lime green paint job is free. How safe is it? It's engineered to attain a four-star safety rating. The body uses 68 per cent high-strength steel and the car is brimming with anti-crash gear. The car will be made in Hungary soon – and avoid tariffs. I told you BYD would quickly chime with UK drivers and the Chinese are already outselling Honda, Citroen, Fiat and more. There are a load of plug-in hybrids coming next, including a junior SUV and a pick-up truck called Shark. Key facts: BYD DOLPHIN SURF Price: £18,650 Battery: 30kWh Power: 87hp 0-62mph: 11.1 secs Top speed: 93mph Range: 137 miles CO2: 0g/km Out: Now 4 The Dolphin Surf boasts a rotating touchscreen 4 There's also a phone storage tray, Apple CarPlay and a reversing camera Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
BYD Dolphin Surf is a small, simple £18k motor packed with things that please… it knocks its rivals out the park
I'M a big fan of small and simple cars because I like value for money more than I do screens and gadgets. This Advertisement 4 This BYD Dolphin Surf is small and simple 4 The Dolphin Surf has four seats, three with ISOFIX anchor points and a surprisingly practical boot Just press and go. It's value for money at £18,650. And yet it's got a rotating touchscreen and all those gadgets thrown in anyway. Where's the catch? Advertisement read more on motors I can't see one. It knocks a Finance from £269 a month with £269 deposit. Or £199 a month with about £3k deposit. It'll cost pennies to run. Advertisement Most read in Motors I reckon many will be bought as second cars but end up being the one owners use the most. Dolphin Surf has four seats, three with Japanese giant unveils its new bargain EV with quirky 'bug eye' headlights Properly comfy seats by the way. Made of 'vegan leather' whatever that means. Big drink holders. Phone storage tray. Advertisement Apple CarPlay. Reversing camera. Adaptive cruise control for your out-of-town runs. All things that please and all included in the price. You can even use your little BYD bud as a mobile power bank – running everything from party lights to a fridge. Advertisement Now I should spell out that Dolphin Surf comes in two The entry-level Active gets you a 137-mile battery by the WLTP test and a big enough e-motor to keep you swimming in quick traffic. Then there's the £22k Boost nudging 200 miles from the 43kWh 'BRIM THE BATTERY' Both use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry for higher levels of durability and safety. Advertisement So you can 'brim' the battery every time without depleting it. Both roll on Hankook tyres. Another positive. Even the lime green paint job is free. How safe is it? It's engineered to attain a four-star safety rating. Advertisement The body uses 68 per cent high-strength steel and the car is brimming with anti-crash gear. The car will be made in Hungary soon – and avoid tariffs. I told you BYD would quickly chime with UK drivers and the Chinese are already outselling Honda, Citroen, Fiat and more. There are a load of plug-in hybrids coming next, including a junior SUV and a pick-up truck called Shark. Advertisement Key facts: BYD DOLPHIN SURF Price: £18,650 Battery: 30kWh Power: 87hp 0-62mph: 11.1 secs Top speed: 93mph Range: 137 miles CO2: 0g/km Out: Now 4 The Dolphin Surf boasts a rotating touchscreen 4 There's also a phone storage tray, Apple CarPlay and a reversing camera Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
RTÉ News
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
The Dolphin Surf is BYD's latest small city car
We don't have Irish prices just yet, but the BYD Dolphin Surf has a starting price of €18,990 in Europe. It's more sophisticated than some of the competition at this price and has a lot on offer spec-wise. There are two battery versions to choose from 30 kWh and 43.2 kWh, which will power the front wheels. And in Ireland, there will likely only be two trim levels, but we'll have to wait and see closer to the time it goes on sale here for the exact price and trim levels.
Leader Live
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Interest in Chinese EVs from UK car buyers soars
UK car buyers' interest in electric cars built by Chinese manufacturers has soared, new figures show (Alamy/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. UK car buyers' interest in cars built by Chinese manufacturers has soared, new figures show. Auto Trader, the UK's largest online automotive marketplace, said more than 1.4 million adverts viewed in the first four months of this year were for Chinese brands. That represented a market share of 5.3%, compared with 1.3% during the same period in 2024. A host of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers such as Jaecoo, Leapmotor, Skywell, Omoda and Xpeng have joined BYD and GWM in entering the UK market. Auto Trader said the stock of Chinese EVs listed for sale on its website between January and April was more than 10 times higher than a year ago, exceeding 3,300 units. BYD accounts for around half of advert views and stock on Auto Trader. It is becoming a more familiar brand with car buyers, aided by its sponsorship of the Euro 2024 football tournament. The BYD Dolphin Surf will be among the UK's cheapest electric cars when it becomes available later this year. Auto Trader said Chinese manufacturers are often able to undercut Western rivals as they benefit from 'affordable battery technology'. It cited research showing drivers have less brand loyalty when it comes to EVs than for petrol or diesel cars. Ian Plummer, commercial director at Auto Trader, told the PA news agency: 'Our research shows a breakthrough for Chinese manufacturers in the UK market over the last 12 months. 'Several brands are now motoring from a standing start and bigger names like BYD have embedded themselves in the public consciousness. 'Chinese electric vehicles are cutting-edge products, backed by affordable battery technology. 'Trade turbulence with the US and EU tariffs is also making the UK relatively more attractive as a market. 'There will be much more to come from Chinese carmakers.'
Glasgow Times
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
Interest in Chinese EVs from UK car buyers soars
Auto Trader, the UK's largest online automotive marketplace, said more than 1.4 million adverts viewed in the first four months of this year were for Chinese brands. That represented a market share of 5.3%, compared with 1.3% during the same period in 2024. A host of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers such as Jaecoo, Leapmotor, Skywell, Omoda and Xpeng have joined BYD and GWM in entering the UK market. Auto Trader said the stock of Chinese EVs listed for sale on its website between January and April was more than 10 times higher than a year ago, exceeding 3,300 units. BYD accounts for around half of advert views and stock on Auto Trader. It is becoming a more familiar brand with car buyers, aided by its sponsorship of the Euro 2024 football tournament. The BYD Dolphin Surf will be among the UK's cheapest electric cars when it becomes available later this year. Auto Trader said Chinese manufacturers are often able to undercut Western rivals as they benefit from 'affordable battery technology'. It cited research showing drivers have less brand loyalty when it comes to EVs than for petrol or diesel cars. Ian Plummer, commercial director at Auto Trader, told the PA news agency: 'Our research shows a breakthrough for Chinese manufacturers in the UK market over the last 12 months. 'Several brands are now motoring from a standing start and bigger names like BYD have embedded themselves in the public consciousness. 'Chinese electric vehicles are cutting-edge products, backed by affordable battery technology. 'Trade turbulence with the US and EU tariffs is also making the UK relatively more attractive as a market. 'There will be much more to come from Chinese carmakers.'
