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BYD Dolphin Surf Hyundai Inster

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BYD Dolphin Surf Hyundai Inster
Model years 2025-now 2024-now
From (indicative) € 22,990 € 25,995
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 74/100
Reliability n/a 73/100
Efficiency n/a 78/100
Practicality 52/100 65/100
Value retention n/a 62/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) 220 355
Battery (kWh) 30 49
Power (hp) 88 115
0–100 km/h (s) 11.1 10.6
Length (mm) 3990 3825
Width (mm) 1720 1610
Height (mm) 1590 1575
Wheelbase (mm) 2500 –
Kerb weight (kg) 1369 1410
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 65 120
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) n/a –
Boot (l) 308 351
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 15.5 14.3
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 4 4
Doors 5 5
Top speed (km/h) 150 150

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
  • Hyundai Inster · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Hyundai battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for small EV · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Hyundai Inster · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Hyundai Inster · Efficiency: WLTP 14.3 kWh/100km manufacturer figure; early owner reports public forums, not measured by us · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Hyundai Inster · Practicality: Four seats + 351 l boot + sliding/folding rear bench; editorial weighting of A-segment specs · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Hyundai Inster · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (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 · eerste generatie (2024+, EU-debuut 2025)

Hyundai Inster

Compact A-segment EV on a new dedicated platform, on sale in the EU since early 2025. Two battery options: Standard Range 42 kWh (about 300 km WLTP) and Long Range 49 kWh (about 355 km WLTP, manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 120 kW; 10-80% takes around 30 minutes per Hyundai (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Four seats as standard, 351 l boot, V2L on board. Indicative from-price for the Netherlands; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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