Hatchback Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear FWD 5-seat

BYD DOLPHIN SURF

Price in South Africa, real specs & electric range — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First South African DOLPHIN SURF generation Current version Original current-generation version Body style Hatchback
The current range starts at ZAR 341,900 in South Africa.
ZAR 395,900
On-road in
ZAR 407,615
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 395,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 3,365
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 395,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 6,048/month Based on Comfort EV Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Torque:135Nm (100 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:155mm (6.1″) Power:55kW (74 bhp) Electric Range:295km Battery:38.88kWh Boot230L (8.1 cu ft)

Hover or tap any pill for a plain-English explanation. Bracketed values show common equivalents (bhp, lb-ft, inches, cu ft).

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Range and charging figures are manufacturer test claims; weather, speed, traffic, charger output, battery temperature and driving style affect real results.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the BYD DOLPHIN SURF in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 6,048
Total Interest
ZAR 87,878
Total Payable
ZAR 362,878
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the Comfort EV. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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BYD DOLPHIN SURF — Quick Facts

BYD DOLPHIN SURF Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Comfort EV Base Electric 232 km (WLTP) Electric range232 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 341,900
Dynamic EV Top Electric 295 km (WLTP) Electric range295 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 395,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
Comfort EV Base Electric 232 km (WLTP) Electric range232 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 341,900
Dynamic EV Top Electric 295 km (WLTP) Electric range295 km (WLTP) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 395,900
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BYD DOLPHIN SURF Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2025
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
First South African DOLPHIN SURF generation
Model Year
2026
Production Status
Active
Segment
City Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Length
3925 mm
Width
1720 mm
Height
1590 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
230 l
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1690 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.95 m
Front Headroom
980 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
690 mm
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
55 kW
Maximum Torque
135 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
Motor Location
Front
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
130 km/h
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
43.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
105.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
38.88 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
295 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
40 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
LSD Available
Not Available
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Axle Layout
4x2
Low Range
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
10.45
Number of Gears
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Instrument switch group gear selector
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Range Real World Mixed
288 km
Electric Consumption
13.4 kWh/100 km (measured)
Charging Type
AC and DC
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Combined Driving Range
295 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
245 km
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Applicable
Traction Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS
Standard
Airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
ABS EBD
Standard
BA
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Steering Wheel Material
Imitation leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Keyless Entry
Standard
Climate Control
Electric air conditioner
Power Windows
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
AC Type
Electric air conditioner
Android Auto
Standard
Touchscreen
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment System
10.1-inch touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.1
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch digital instrument display
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Lime Green, Cream White, Cosmos Black, Ice Blue
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Headlights
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED Headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
15 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
Locking Differential
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Tyre Size
185/55 R16
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
16
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Service Plan
4 years/2 services service plan
Warranty
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Pricing Role
longer-range city derivative
Price Zar
395900 ZAR
Ownership Role
longer-range city derivative
Starting Price
395900
Starting Price Zar
395900

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Market
South Africa
Brand
BYD
Brand Slug
byd
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Make
BYD
Model
DOLPHIN SURF
OEM URL
https://www.byd.com/za/car/dolphin-surf
Source Name
BYD Auto South Africa
Source Page URL
https://www.byd.com/za/car/dolphin-surf
Source URL
https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/za/product/dolphin-surf/Dolphin%20Surf%20Spec.pdf
Variant
Dynamic EV
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Applicable
Fuel Efficiency
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not Applicable
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
Price Source
South African retail-market RRP listing (secondary verification)

BYD DOLPHIN SURF — Should You Buy It?

BYD DOLPHIN SURF FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the BYD DOLPHIN SURF run from R341,900 to R395,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises Comfort EV, Dynamic EV. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the BYD DOLPHIN SURF is 155 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

Buyers researching the BYD DOLPHIN SURF often compare it with rivals such as Geely E2 , Mazda Mazda2 , Dongfeng BOX , Volkswagen Polo , Honda Fit . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — range, charging, performance, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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