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BYD DOLPHIN SURF

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Verified version prices in Poland: PLN 95,900

Real-world range: 190–270 km

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BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active

The Dolphin Surf Active costs PLN 95,900, and its 30 kWh battery is good for 190 km in real driving. It is a car for town and the surrounding area, with four seats.

~from PLN 95,900

Elektromobilni

Available since May 2025

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BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active — Side profile

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190 km

Real-world range

30 kWh

Usable battery

158 Wh/km

Efficiency

65 kW

DC peak power

10–80% in 29 min

Buying decision

EvCompass verdict

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In winter weather about 142 km remains. That is enough in town, but a trip to the next city is worth planning around a charge; topping up from 10 to 80% takes 29 minutes here.

The cheapest energy comes from home. Charging only there, a year of driving costs about PLN 1,835; with mixed charging it is PLN 3,638. A wallbox charges the battery to full in 3 hours 15 minutes, so one evening is enough.

The Dolphin Surf line includes larger-battery versions that go noticeably further. If you often leave town, they are a better choice than the Active.

Best suited to

The Active has only four seats, which rules it out for a family of five. A couple, a commuter or a household looking for a second car will not feel the limit.

Strong points

  • At PLN 95,900 the price is more than a quarter lower than the PLN 131,000 median among segment B hatchbacks.

What to consider

  • With a real-world 190 km the Dolphin Surf sits clearly below the class median of 257.5 km.

Catalogue comparison

EvCompass scores

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Motorway

20 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built
How the score is built — Motorway
InputVehicle valuePercentileWeight
Motorway range in mild weather170 km225%
Motorway range in cold weather130 km225%
Motorway energy consumption176 Wh/km8410%
10–80% charging time29 min4920%
Maximum DC charging power65 kW220%

City

78 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built
How the score is built — City
InputVehicle valuePercentileWeight
City energy consumption103 Wh/km9625%
City range in cold weather190 km120%
Body length3,990 mm9615%
Turning circle diameter9.9 m9615%
Confirmed price in Poland95,900 PLN9925%

Family

22 / 100

Data coverage: 85%

How the score is built
How the score is built — Family
InputVehicle valuePercentileWeight
Number of seats4 seats325%
Rear luggage capacity308 l630%
Isofix mountsYes5015%
Permitted trailer weightUnknownNot counted
Safety rating5 stars5715%

Charging

34 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built
How the score is built — Charging
InputVehicle valuePercentileWeight
10–80% charging time29 min4930%
Maximum DC charging power65 kW220%
AC charging power11 kW4815%
800 V architectureNo3715%
Plug & ChargeNo5010%
Battery preconditioningNo1210%

Value

78 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built
How the score is built — Value
InputVehicle valuePercentileWeight
Confirmed price per kilometre of real-world range504.7 PLN/km78100%

The comparison covers 629 cars available in the catalogue.

Methodology v1Calculated by EvCompass

Catalogue positions

In the EvCompass rankings

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Available versions

Compare model versions

Comparison of BYD DOLPHIN SURF versions
VersionPriceReal-world rangeUsable battery10–80% chargingBootCost / 100 km
model from PLN 82,700

MotoNews

270 km43.2 kWh32 min308 lPLN 24.78
model from PLN 82,700

MotoNews

265 km43.2 kWh32 min308 lPLN 25.30
~from PLN 95,900

Elektromobilni

190 km30 kWh29 min308 lPLN 24.25

The table uses the default weighted charging price of 1.53 zł/kWh.

Scores by version

How scores are calculated
EvCompass scores for versions of BYD DOLPHIN SURF
VersionMotorwayCityFamilyChargingValue
Not calculated
Not calculated

Version guide

Which version fits you?

  • Lowest price

  • Longest real-world range

  • Fastest 10–80% charging

  • Lowest price per kilometre of range

Point of reference

How it compares with alternatives

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BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active

This car
Price from
~from PLN 95,900
Real-world range
190 km
Usable battery
30 kWh
Energy consumption
158 Wh/km
DC power
65 kW
0–100 km/h
11.1 s

Lancia Ypsilon 54 kWh HF (2025)

Price from
~from PLN 94,690
Real-world range
305 km
Usable battery
50.8 kWh
Energy consumption
167 Wh/km
DC power
107 kW
0–100 km/h
5.6 s

Lancia Ypsilon 54 kWh (2025)

Price from
~from PLN 94,690
Real-world range
325 km
Usable battery
50.8 kWh
Energy consumption
156 Wh/km
DC power
107 kW
0–100 km/h
8.2 s

The full picture

Technical details

Battery

Usable battery
30 kWh
Real-world range
190 km
Energy consumption
158 Wh/km
Battery chemistry
LFP
Nominal battery capacity
32 kWh
Battery type
Lithium-ion
Number of cells
94
Battery architecture
400 V
Battery warranty
8 years
Warranty mileage limit
250,000 km
Nominal voltage
301 V
Cell format
Prismatic
WLTP range
220 km
WLTP rated consumption
155 Wh/km

Charging

AC charging power
11 kW
Maximum DC charging power
65 kW
10–80% charging time
29 min
11 kW onboard charger
Yes
Plug & Charge
No
Battery preconditioning
No
AC connector
Type 2
AC port location
Right side — front
AC charging time
3 h 15 min
DC connector
CCS
DC port location
Right side — front
Average DC power 10–80%
45 kW DC
Autocharge
Yes
Automatic battery preconditioning
No

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h
11.1 s
Power
65 kW
Top speed
150 km/h
Drivetrain
FWD
Torque
175 Nm

Dimensions

Length
3,990 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
Unladen weight
1,369 kg
Width with mirrors
1,970 mm
Gross vehicle weight
1,638 kg
Maximum payload
344 kg

Utility

Body type
Hatchback
Segment
B
Seats
4
Cargo volume
308 l
Availability
Available
Production period
Available since May 2025
Roof rails
No
Tow hitch
Yes
V2L
Yes
V2H
No
V2G
No
Maximum cargo volume
1,037 L
Front cargo volume
0 L
Maximum roof load
0 kg
Tow hitch availability
Yes
Unbraked towing weight
0 kg
Maximum vertical load
75 kg
ISOFIX
Yes, 3 seats
Turning circle
9.9 m
Platform
BYD e-Platform 3.0
Dedicated EV platform
Yes
Maximum V2L output
3.3 kW AC
V2H via AC
No
V2H via DC
No
V2G via AC
No
V2G via DC
No

Safety

Safety rating
5/5

Price

Price from
PLN 95,900

Charging analysis

How quickly you get back on the road

Peak power
65 kW
10–80% average
45 kW
10–80% time
29 min
Underlying data
SoC %kW
1065
2465
4545
6338
8029

Ownership costs

What it costs to use this car

EvCompassHow we calculate →

Poland price: ~from PLN 95,900

Elektromobilni

Default assumptions

15,000 km per year · 70% at home · 30% public · G11 — flat rate · All networks

Energy

PLN 303.13 / month

PLN 3,637.58 / year

Blended consumption for these settings: 159 Wh/km

Servicing

PLN 670.00 – PLN 670.00 / year

Tyres

PLN 596.35 – PLN 1,065.75 / year

Total running cost per month

PLN 408.66 – PLN 447.78

Total running cost per kilometre

PLN 0.33 – PLN 0.36 / km

Annual cost components

  • Energy: PLN 3,637.58
  • Servicing: PLN 670.00 – PLN 670.00
  • Tyres: PLN 596.35 – PLN 1,065.75

Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Public DC charging: PLN 2.52/kWh · all networks (EvCompass) · price dated October 28, 2026. Compare subscriptions for BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active: 715 kWh/year

Calculation assumptions and sources

Real-world consumption

Mild weather: 136 Wh/km

Cold weather: 188 Wh/km

Home tariff

G11 — flat rate: PLN 1.10/kWh

Poradnia OZE; assembled from URE-approved PGE 2026 tariffs

Indicative

Public DC price

PLN 2.52/kWh · snapshot dated October 28, 2026

all networks (EvCompass)

Servicing sources

Tyre sources

Not included in the total

  • Insurance
  • Depreciation
  • Financing
  • Brake pads and discs
  • Fixed monthly electricity fees

EvCompassHow we calculate →

Efficiency vs. similar cars

158Wh/km
Efficiency

Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This carWh/km
BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active158
Lancia Ypsilon 54 kWh HF (2025)167
Lancia Ypsilon 54 kWh (2025)156

Purchase price / km of range

505zł/km
Purchase price / km of range

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This carzł/km
BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active505
Lancia Ypsilon 54 kWh HF (2025)310
Lancia Ypsilon 54 kWh (2025)291

EvCompass scenarios

Match your driving profile

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Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Selected profile: Mixed profile

Range
171–209 km
Energy consumption
158 Wh/km
Cost / 100 km
PLN 21.7–26.5
Uncertainty
±10%
Driving profile simulation table
ProfileRangeEnergy consumptionCost / 100 km
Mixed profile171–209 km158 Wh/kmPLN 21.7–26.5
Calm city194–237 km140 Wh/kmPLN 19.2–23.5
Road 90 km/h166–202 km163 Wh/kmPLN 22.4–27.3
Motorway 120 km/h138–168 km196 Wh/kmPLN 26.9–32.9
Winter mixed125–159 km211 Wh/kmPLN 28.3–36.0
Winter motorway107–137 km246 Wh/kmPLN 33.0–42.0

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