BYD Dolphin Surf Leapmotor T03

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BYD Dolphin Surf Leapmotor T03
Model years (differs) 2025-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 22,990 € 18,900
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) (differs) 76/100 68/100
Reliability (differs) n/a 58/100
Efficiency (differs) n/a 70/100
Practicality (differs) 52/100 46/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 50/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 220 265
Battery (kWh) (differs) 30 37.3
Power (hp) (differs) 88 95
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 11.1 12.7
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 150 130
Length (mm) (differs) 3990 3620
Width (mm) (differs) 1720 1652
Height (mm) (differs) 1590 1577
Wheelbase (mm) (differs) 2500
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1369 1175
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 65 48
Boot (l) (differs) 308
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.5
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 4 4
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
  • Leapmotor T03 · Sustainability (environmental impact): Small A-segment 37.3 kWh pack + low weight (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Leapmotor T03 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Leapmotor T03 · Efficiency: WLTP 265 km on 37.3 kWh vs A-segment EVs (manufacturer figure, indicative; little EU real-world data) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Leapmotor T03 · Practicality: A-segment, four seats, DC charging 48 kW; comparable to Dacia Spring (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Leapmotor T03 · 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 · EU (2024, Stellantis Pro One distributie)

Leapmotor T03

Compact A-segment EV, on sale in Europe from September 2024 through Stellantis Pro One. Battery 37.3 kWh, WLTP around 265 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), motor 70 kW (95 hp), DC charging up to roughly 48 kW (30 to 80 percent in about 36 minutes). Deliberately a city car, not a long-distance machine. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure.

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