BYD Dolphin Surf: New version also available as a five-seater

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BYD is expanding the Dolphin Surf lineup with a five-seater version that will be offered alongside the existing four-seater model. The brand’s most affordable electric compact car now comes equipped with an additional headrest for the middle seat in the second row.

Other updates include an upgraded infotainment system that, in the Comfort trim level, features a 12.8-inch touchscreen and an enlarged 8.8-inch digital dashboard. Integrated Google functions provide access to Google Assistant, Google Maps, and the Google Play Store along with hundreds of additional apps. In all variants, the gear shift lever moves from the dashboard to the steering column, while the second steering wheel knob will now control the turn signals, lights, and wipers.

The comfort features of the Dolphin Surf will also be expanded. The Boost and Comfort models will receive a newly designed, standard heated steering wheel, while the Boost version will additionally come equipped with heated seats. An automatic climate control system and a trunk cover will now be standard on all variants, and two USB-C ports will replace the previous combination of USB-A and USB-C.

For interior materials, BYD will use fabric upholstery on the Active and Boost variants going forward, while the Comfort model will continue to offer vegan leather. In addition to the new interior color blue, Skiing White will complement the existing exterior paint options of Lime Green, Obsidian Black, and Ice Blue. The Active version will also feature 16-inch alloy wheels instead of the previous 15-inch steel rims.

The Dolphin Surf’s electric drive remains unchanged. It continues to be available in front-wheel-drive versions with 65 or 115 kW (88/156 hp) of power. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in up to 11.1 seconds, with a top speed limit of 150 km/h. The battery pack offers a storage capacity of 30.0 or 43.2 kWh, allowing for ranges of 220 or 322 kilometers per charge according to WLTP standards. The regular starting price is 23,490 euros, but BYD offers substantial discount deals in some cases.

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