A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while DOLPHIN SURF remains close.
DOLPHIN SURF starts ZAR 298,000 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · DOLPHIN SURF from ZAR 341,900
Five key differences
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Specification
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
DOLPHIN SURF55 kW
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
DOLPHIN SURF135 Nm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
DOLPHIN SURFNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
DOLPHIN SURFNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
DOLPHIN SURF155 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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iCAUR 03T
2WD
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
03T
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
DOLPHIN SURF
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
DOLPHIN SURF
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
First South African DOLPHIN SURF generation
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
Active
Segment
Electric SUV
City Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Facelift History
-
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Length
4433 mm
3925 mm
Width
1916 mm
1720 mm
Height
1741 mm
1590 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
230 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1280 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
1690 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
410 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
4.95 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
980 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
920 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
690 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
135 kW
55 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
135 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Rear axle
Front
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
150 km/h
130 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
43.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
105.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
38.88 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
431 km
295 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
40 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Instrument switch group gear selector
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
4x2
Transmission Speeds
1
1
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
10.45
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
431 km
295 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
13.4 kWh/100 km (measured)
Range Real World Highway
292 km
245 km
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
288 km
Charging Port Type
-
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Applicable
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Not Available
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Standard
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Seat Material
Leather seats
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Imitation leather
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Electric air conditioner
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Standard
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Standard
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Electric air conditioner
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
10.1-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
7-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
10.1
Touchscreen
15.6 in
10.1
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Lime Green, Cream White, Cosmos Black, Ice Blue
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
15 deg
Departure Angle
-
25 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
185/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
16
Spare Wheel Type
-
Tyre repair kit
Handbrake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion beam
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
0 g/km
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
4 years/2 services service plan
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
longer-range city derivative
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
395900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
longer-range city derivative
Starting Price
639900
395900
Starting Price Zar
639900
395900
Spec
03T
DOLPHIN SURF
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and DOLPHIN SURF comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs DOLPHIN SURF 25.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs DOLPHIN SURF 90.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs DOLPHIN SURF 87.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs DOLPHIN SURF 51.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs DOLPHIN SURF not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 14 points
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while DOLPHIN SURF remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
DOLPHIN SURF
Performance
25/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
51/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 61 pts for DOLPHIN SURF
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, DOLPHIN SURF may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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