BYD Dolphin Surf Hatchback Lease
The BYD Dolphin Surf is a smartly-styled EV with a range of up to 200 miles between charges and which boasts a temptingly-affordable price tag. Described by BYD as a ‘compact electric car that’s built for the big city’.
Read moreThe Dolphin Surf supermini sits in BYD’s range alongside the regular Dolphin while also being 30 cm shorter than its hatchback sibling.
For more information about a BYD Dolphin Surf lease, get in touch with Select Car Leasing today. Call 0118 920 5130 or email enquiries@selectcarleasing.co.uk.
- Car Leasing Category: Hatchback
- Select’s Car Review Score: Not yet tested
- Boot size: 308 litres
- Engine Options: Electric
- Euro NCAP Safety Rating: Five stars
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Jon was excellent throughout the process, and really worked hard for me. There was a small price discrepancy, as the “in stock deal” on the website only indicated the price for a base model without any additional options, which was not actually possible to order - which I felt was a little misleading. However, Jon worked up a deal I was happy with, and communicated very well throughout the process - including following up with some issues after delivery. I will definitely use again.
Yeh, good service a bit of headache filling forms couple of times but turn around was very good and with the maintenance cover it’s peace of mind.
What's great: I'm now driving a lovely Lexus at a far more affordable price than I could find elsewhere. My contract includes a full maintenance deal which isn't always available with other providers. The sales process and arranging the finance was a good experience, with lots of support from Dave. Thanks Dave! BUT ... Once the contract had been agreed, communication was terrible. I was told that I would get access to the portal (which is the only way to track progress) 'shortly': it took 2 weeks and multiple phone calls and emails (initiated by me)to gain access. Promises to phone me back were not met. In the end, Dave sorted it out. Thanks Dave. The portal looked promising as it appeared that I could track my car's journey from the factory in Japan to delivery. However, apart from me uploading identity documents to it (not acknowledged until I got in contact), the portal did not change except to put my expected delivery date back a month (no explanation). Then out of the blue, the Lexus dealership phoned me to say that my car was ready for collection. This was surprising as the portal located the car in Japan, and gave me a bit of a dilemma as I needed to get rid of my current car at very short notice (anyone looking for an Audi Q2?). Nothing from Select Car until I contacted them to say where the car was. Their failure to contact me was apparently the Lexus dealership's fault in some way ... which I find hard to believe to be honest. I made the decision to collect the car rather than have it delivered, in order to get a proper dealership handover, which I was told was fine. Only nothing happened until I phoned Select Car and was told that I had to arrange collection directly with the dealer. That was news to me, but I did it, and was then sent regular emails informing me that my car was due to be delivered to my house on that date. A few more phone calls followed to sort that out ... Maybe I just had a poor experience. Maybe if you go for a car that is in stock rather than a factory order the process might be smoother. At the end of the day, I did get my car at a good price and within the original time frame, so on reflection I've changed my rating from 3 to 4 stars. But it was a frustrating journey which some joined-up communications at Select Car would have made a happier overall experience.
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The BYD Dolphin Surf is a smartly-styled EV with a range of up to 200 miles between charges and which boasts a temptingly-affordable price tag. Described by BYD as a ‘compact electric car that’s built for the big city’.
The Dolphin Surf supermini sits in BYD’s range alongside the regular Dolphin while also being 30 cm shorter than its hatchback sibling.
About the BYD Dolphin Surf
The BYD Dolphin Surf arrived on the leasing market in 2025 as one of the UK’s most affordable new electric vehicles.
It’s a stablemate of the slightly larger BYD Dolphin but also features more exuberant, youthful and sporty styling, complete with a large rear spoiler.
BYD says the Dolphin Surf is a small car that goes big on tech, with a 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen being one of its party pieces.
There are also fun flourishes in the cabin, including cyber punk-inspired air vents.
Why lease the BYD Dolphin Surf?
If you’re looking for a cool-looking urban EV that won’t break the bank, the BYD Dolphin Surf is well worth a look.
There are two battery sizes to choose from; entry-level models utilize a small 30 kWh that unlocks a 137-mile max range, while a larger 43.2 kWh battery ups the range to 200 miles.
All models are well equipped as standard, with the entry-level ‘Active’ trim featuring a 10.1-inch rotatable touchscreen, vegan leather upholstery, and full suite of driver assistance and safety tech, including intelligent cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure assist and intelligent high-beam control.
The BYD Dolphin Surf is also surprisingly practical, coming with a generous 308-litre boot which trumps rivals like the MINI Cooper Electric or the Hyundai Inster.
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