Question 1

What is new in the 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf?

Accepted Answer

For European markets, BYD has added a five-seat option, a 12.8-inch touchscreen on Comfort, heated front seats on Boost, fabric upholstery on the two lower trims and a steering-column gear stalk.

Question 2

Is the BYD Dolphin Surf the same as the BYD Seagull?

Accepted Answer

The Seagull was renamed Dolphin Surf for Europe. The European version has more power than the Chinese one.

Question 3

What are the BYD Dolphin Surf variants?

Accepted Answer

BYD UK lists Active (£18,675), Boost (£21,975) and Comfort (£23,975).

Question 4

What battery and range does each variant have?

Accepted Answer

Active has a 30 kWh battery and 137 miles of range. Boost has 43.2 kWh and 200 miles. Comfort has 43.2 kWh and 193 miles.

Question 5

Does the Dolphin Surf come with five seats?

Accepted Answer

BYD Europe says four- and five-seat versions will be sold alongside each other. UK availability has not been confirmed.

Question 6

How powerful is the BYD Dolphin Surf?

Accepted Answer

Early drive reports give 88 hp for the base European motor and 155 hp for the stronger one, which reaches 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds.

Question 7

How fast does the Dolphin Surf charge?

Accepted Answer

The maximum DC rate is 85 kW. BYD quotes 10% to 80% in 30 minutes and 30% to 80% in 22 minutes.

Question 8

What is the new second-generation BYD Seagull?

Accepted Answer

A larger, rear-drive Seagull revealed in China with an 800V LFP battery, 30 kWh and 39.2 kWh options, and a claimed 10% to 97% charge in nine minutes. Its European plans are unconfirmed.

Question 9

Does BYD Dolphin Surf use the Blade Battery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BYD calls it one of the world's safest batteries.

Question 10

How big is the boot of BYD Dolphin Surf?

Accepted Answer

308 litres, expandable to 1,037 litres with the rear seats folded.

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