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BYD Dolphin Surf Hatchback 65kW Active 30kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Active
Price	£18,665
Battery Capacity	32
Engine Power - BHP	88
Acceleration	11.1
Top Speed	93 mph
Length	3990 mm
Width	1720 mm
Height	1590 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	308 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1294 kg

Driver Convenience

4 x driving modes - Nomal/Eco/Sport/Snow
7" TFT segment code LCD instrument panel
Adaptive cruise control
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Cloud service - BYD APP
Driver monitoring system
Emergency call service
Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
Forward collision warning
Intelligent Cruise control (ICC)
Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
Intelligent voice control - "Hi BYD"
Lane departure assist (LDA)
Navigation system
Onboard 4G connectivity
Power assisted steering
Rear camera
Rear parking sensor
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW Onboard charger
Mode 2 charging cable
Mode 3 Type 2 charging cable (3 phase)
Vehicle to load (V2L) function - 3.5 kW

Entertainment

10.1" Electrically rotatable touchscreen
4 speaker audio system
DAB+ FM radio
USB 1 x Type-A (18W) + 1 x Type-C (60W) front

Exterior Features

Automatic headlights
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Follow me home lighting
Halogen headlights
Intelligent high beam assist
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED taillights
Privacy glass rear windscreen
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Towing hook

Interior Features

12V power sockets
2 rear head restraints
2 seat bench in 2nd row
4 way adjustable front passenger seat
4 way manually adjustable drivers seat
50/50 split folding rear seats
Driver and passenger sun visor with mirror
Front centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Front LED reading lights
Integrated front headrests
ISOFIX and i-Size for front passenger and outer rear seats
Manual climate control
Single front passenger seat
Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
Vegan leather upholstery
Velour floor mats

Passive Safety

2 rear 3 point safety belts
ABS
Auto vehicle hold function
Automatic emergency braking system
Belt with pretensioner and force limiter
Comfort stop
Cooperative regenerative braking system (CRBS)
Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
Driver's airbag
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic parking brake
Front passenger airbag
Front side air curtain airbag
Front side airbags
Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
Hill start assist function
Intelligent power brake system
Mechanical child safety lock
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle dynamic control

Security

1 x Smart key
Anti theft alarm
Digital key
Electronic immobiliser (Thatcham category 2)
Keyless entry and start

Wheels

15" steel wheels
Black wheel cover
Tyre nut covers remover

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	32
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	210
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	30
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	65
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	25
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	65
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	65
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	155000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	30
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	10.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	327
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	220
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	203
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	137

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14A
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	76
NCAP Safety Assist %	77
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	93750
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	6
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	11.1
Engine Power - BHP	88
Engine Torque - NM	175
Top Speed	93 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Tyre Size Front	175/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear	175/65 R15
Wheel Type	15" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1590 mm
Length	3990 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm
Width	1720 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1970 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1638 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1037 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	308 l
Max. Loading Weight	344 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1294 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

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BYD Dolphin Surf Hatchback 65kW Active 30kWh 5dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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