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BYD Dolphin Surf Citroën ë-C3

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BYD Dolphin Surf Citroën ë-C3
Model years 2025-now 2024-now
From (indicative) € 22,990 € 23,300
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) 76/100 70/100
Reliability n/a 62/100
Efficiency n/a 67/100
Practicality 52/100 64/100
Value retention n/a 56/100
Specifications
Seats 4 5
Range (WLTP, km) 220 320
Battery (kWh) 30 44
Power (hp) 88 113
0–100 km/h (s) 11.1 11
Top speed (km/h) 150 135
Length (mm) 3990 4015
Width (mm) 1720 1755
Height (mm) 1590 1577
Wheelbase (mm) 2500 –
Kerb weight (kg) 1369 1416
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 65 100
Boot (l) 308 310
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 15.5 –
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Doors 5 5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) n/a n/a

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • BYD Dolphin Surf · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption 15.5 kWh/100km (Active, manufacturer figure) + BYD factory battery warranty (8 yr/200,000 km, SOH 70%) + LFP Blade chemistry + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for A-segment EV · reference date 2026-07-18
  • BYD Dolphin Surf · Reliability: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-07-18 · reference date 2026-07-18
  • BYD Dolphin Surf · Efficiency: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-07-18 · reference date 2026-07-18
  • BYD Dolphin Surf · Practicality: Boot 308 l (1,037 l folded) + 4 seats + towing weight 0 kg, not homologated + length 3,990 mm (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-07-18
  • BYD Dolphin Surf · Value retention: too recent for reliable data, reference date 2026-07-18 · reference date 2026-07-18
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): LFP chemistry (no cobalt) + small 44 kWh pack vs. B-segment EVs (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Efficiency: WLTP 320 km on 44 kWh vs. B-segment EVs (manufacturer figure, indicative; little real-world data) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Practicality: Boot 310 l + raised seating + DC charging 100 kW vs. B-segment EVs (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Citroën ë-C3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · I (EU-uitvoering van de BYD Seagull, 2025+)

BYD Dolphin Surf

BYD's smallest EV for the EU market, European launch April 2025, on the Dutch price list from 22,990 euro including VAT for the Active (indicative starting price, not an offer). Three trims: Active with 30 kWh and 220 km WLTP, Boost with 43.2 kWh and 322 km, Comfort with 43.2 kWh, 156 hp and 310 km (manufacturer figures). LFP Blade battery on the e-Platform 3.0. DC charging 65 kW on the Active, 85 kW on Boost and Comfort, AC 11 kW. Four seats, boot 308 litres, towing weight 0 kg per the manufacturer figure.

Profile · IV (BEV, 44 kWh)

Citroën ë-C3

Electric ë-C3 on the Stellantis Smart Car platform, presented in October 2023 and on sale in Europe from 2024. LFP battery of 44 kWh, WLTP around 320 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), motor 83 kW (113 hp), DC charging up to 100 kW. Shares the body with the petrol C3 (PureTech 100). Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure.

BYD Dolphin Surf Specs & reviews Configure at BYD
Citroën ë-C3 Specs & reviews Configure at Citroën

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