Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Is the BYD Dolphin Surf at a mega £189/month deal add up to the budget Tesla compact we’ve all been waiting for?
In this video, I break down the current Dolphin Surf specs, the 0% APR finance deal, why it’s the closest thing to the cheap Tesla hatch Elon cancelled, and whether it actually makes sense as a cheeky second family car or first EV in 2026.
Please note some of these are affiliate links.
💡If you want to split £100 by joining the same energy provider as me, where you can get EV-friendly tariffs like Octopus Go or Octopus Intelligent. If you are interested in signing up, why not use my referral link - https://share.octopus.energy/river-gull-450 or you call Octopus directly. To do this over the phone, you will need to quote the £100 referral request directly. Followed by the referral code being - River Gull 450
🚨 Don't forget to use a Tesla Referral Link to purchase your Tesla to get up to $500/£500 off the list price!!! Referrals are limited to 10 a year. So utilise my allocation of referral discount before it's gone - https://ts.la/adam97720
✅ Want arguably the best Model 3/Y Accessories? I can get you a 5% discount on the entire Jowua range at - jowua-life.com/wellinformed
Use discount code: WELLINFORMED
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🎥 360 Degree Camera Mount - jowua-life.com/products/360-multi-function-mount?ghref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🛏️ Neck Pillow 3/Y - jowua-life.com/products/car-neck-pillow?ghref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🕹️🕹️ Model 3/Y/3HL/X/S/Cyber Tesla Gaming Controller Combo - jowua-life.com/products/wireless-charging-wireless-controllers-combo-model-s3xy?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🕹️ Single Gaming Controller - jowua-life.com/en-uk/products/multi-device-wireless-controller?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🔎 Model Y Centre Console Organiser Set - jowua-life.com/pages/_go_/center-console-refreshed?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🚗 Model Y Floor Liner Set for Right-Hand Drive - jowua-life.com/products/model-y-all-weather-floor-liners-combo-rhd?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🚙 Model Y Floor Liner Set for Left Hand Drive - jowua-life.com/products/all-weather-floor-liners-essentials-modely?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
⎚ Model 3/Y Screen Protector - jowua-life.com/pages/_go_/tempered-glass-screen-protector-model3y?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
My Favourite Accessory List with Amazon links is here: kit.co/adamwellinformed
You can also follow my Instagram, Twitter and now Tik Tok for cheeky quick tips and insider info:
instagram.com/adamwellinformed
twitter.com/adamwellinform
tiktok.com/@adamwellinformed?lang=en
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Tesla won’t build a cheap compact… so BYD did
03:07 – Best £189/month New BYD Dolphin Surf deal right now
05:50 – Real UK BYD Dolphin Surf running costs (you’ll be shocked)
08:06 – BYD Dolphin Surf Maintenance, Insurance & Tax truth
10:25 – Potential New BYD Depreciation Reality Check
11:11 – 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf vs the rest of the budget EV pack
12:53 – Concluding if The BYD Dolphin Surf Is worth It For 2026?
Is the BYD Dolphin Surf at a mega £189/month deal add up to the budget Tesla compact we’ve all been waiting for?
In this video, I break down the current Dolphin Surf specs, the 0% APR finance deal, why it’s the closest thing to the cheap Tesla hatch Elon cancelled, and whether it actually makes sense as a cheeky second family car or first EV in 2026.
Please note some of these are affiliate links.
💡If you want to split £100 by joining the same energy provider as me, where you can get EV-friendly tariffs like Octopus Go or Octopus Intelligent. If you are interested in signing up, why not use my referral link - https://share.octopus.energy/river-gull-450 or you call Octopus directly. To do this over the phone, you will need to quote the £100 referral request directly. Followed by the referral code being - River Gull 450
🚨 Don't forget to use a Tesla Referral Link to purchase your Tesla to get up to $500/£500 off the list price!!! Referrals are limited to 10 a year. So utilise my allocation of referral discount before it's gone - https://ts.la/adam97720
✅ Want arguably the best Model 3/Y Accessories? I can get you a 5% discount on the entire Jowua range at - jowua-life.com/wellinformed
Use discount code: WELLINFORMED
📺 Invisible Under Screen Storage - jowua-life.com/products/under-screen-invisible-station?ghref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🎥 360 Degree Camera Mount - jowua-life.com/products/360-multi-function-mount?ghref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🛏️ Neck Pillow 3/Y - jowua-life.com/products/car-neck-pillow?ghref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🕹️🕹️ Model 3/Y/3HL/X/S/Cyber Tesla Gaming Controller Combo - jowua-life.com/products/wireless-charging-wireless-controllers-combo-model-s3xy?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🕹️ Single Gaming Controller - jowua-life.com/en-uk/products/multi-device-wireless-controller?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🔎 Model Y Centre Console Organiser Set - jowua-life.com/pages/_go_/center-console-refreshed?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🚗 Model Y Floor Liner Set for Right-Hand Drive - jowua-life.com/products/model-y-all-weather-floor-liners-combo-rhd?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
🚙 Model Y Floor Liner Set for Left Hand Drive - jowua-life.com/products/all-weather-floor-liners-essentials-modely?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
⎚ Model 3/Y Screen Protector - jowua-life.com/pages/_go_/tempered-glass-screen-protector-model3y?ref=5866:685175&discount=WELLINFORMED
My Favourite Accessory List with Amazon links is here: kit.co/adamwellinformed
You can also follow my Instagram, Twitter and now Tik Tok for cheeky quick tips and insider info:
instagram.com/adamwellinformed
twitter.com/adamwellinform
tiktok.com/@adamwellinformed?lang=en
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Tesla won’t build a cheap compact… so BYD did
03:07 – Best £189/month New BYD Dolphin Surf deal right now
05:50 – Real UK BYD Dolphin Surf running costs (you’ll be shocked)
08:06 – BYD Dolphin Surf Maintenance, Insurance & Tax truth
10:25 – Potential New BYD Depreciation Reality Check
11:11 – 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf vs the rest of the budget EV pack
12:53 – Concluding if The BYD Dolphin Surf Is worth It For 2026?
