The BYD Dolphin Surf lands in Ireland with a price tag of just under €18,000 in its basic, small-battery formBYD Dolphin Surf      Year : 2025 Fuel : Electric Verdict : BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort. Considering that this was a car that was then striking deep and abiding fear into the hearts of European car makers, it didn’t seem so threatening. The suspension retune has clearly worked too, as the Dolphin Surf feels confident, if not exactly engaging, on Irish roads. [ Hyundai’s new €18,995 electric car is set to cause quite a stirOpens in new window ]Which is perhaps a touch less terrifying for European car makers. Lowdown: BYD Dolphin Surf ComfortPower: 115kW e-motor developing 156hp and 220Nm of torque, powering the front wheels via a single-speed automatic transmission.

Source: The Irish Times November 12, 2025 13:17 UTC