Dolphin Surf

Figures for: Comfort (30 kWh, South African market)

The BYD Dolphin Surf is a fully electric car. It has a 30 kWh battery, 55 kW of power with 135 Nm of torque, and front-wheel drive. Its claimed WLTP range is about 232 km. It charges at up to 6.6 kW on an AC charger and up to 30 kW on a DC fast charger. 0–100 km/h takes about 14.2 seconds and top speed is 130 km/h.

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Specifications

30kWh

Battery

232km

WLTP range

55kW

Power

135Nm

Torque

14.2s

0–100 km/h

130km/h

Top speed

6.6kW

AC charging

30kW

DC fast charging

FWD

Drivetrain

Compiled from recharged.co.za, cleantechnica.com, cars.co.za, checked 2026-10-31. Figures differ between versions and years, so confirm with the seller or dealer.

What it costs to charge

Home

R3.50 per kWh

R117

full charge (30 kWh) · R50 per 100 km

Public AC

R5.88 per kWh

R196

full charge (30 kWh) · R84 per 100 km

Public DC fast

R7.35 per kWh

R245

full charge (30 kWh) · R106 per 100 km

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Estimates from 0 to 100% including about 10% charging losses, at typical South African rates. Your own tariff and driving will differ, and real-world range is usually lower than WLTP.