Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
How my 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf could be the cheapest EV to own over 4 years in the UK? That included charging, insurance, tax, servicing and more. Watch as I've crunched the FULL total cost of ownership numbers – and the results are bonkers! This is my super transparent owner breakdown incorporating real life winter range and chargining inefficencies. Then we compare how it beats petrol rivals or even some used EVs. This BYD Dolphin Surf Boost is perfect for city runarounds, first-time buyers, or families needing a budget second EV!
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
🚙 Want the best out of your BYD? Pick up some accessories from one of the world's leading third-party accessory providers at Top BYD - topbyd.com/?ref=wellinformed
🚨 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
Turbine Tesla Model Y (Legacy) Wheel Covers Amazon link:
US Viewers - amzn.to/44S4f8c
UK Viewers - amzn.to/4qEOzO5
Model 3 Turbine (legacy) Wheel Covers & More Amazon link:
US Viewers - amzn.to/4sl5YwR
UK Viewers - amzn.to/3MYslYQ
Mayde Tesla Model 3 (Legacy) Wheel Covers Amazon link (Don't forget you'll need the Wheel Cap Kit below for this option only):
US Viewers - amzn.to/4smsV2H
UK Viewers - amzn.to/3KliNmR
Model 3 Wheel Cap Kit Amazon link:
US Viewers - amzn.to/41wbsX1
UK Viewers - amzn.to/3ptq101
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
#BYDDolphinSurf #BYDDolphinSurfBoost
CHAPTERS
00:00 How Much Does It Cost To Run a BYD Dolphin Surf?
02:18 BYD Calculation Assumptions
03:49 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf PCP Deal Breakdown
05:09 Cost To Charge BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
07:49 Is the BYD Dolphin Surf Expensive to Insure, Tax and Service?
09:57 Total Cost of Ownership For BYD Dolphin Surf
How my 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf could be the cheapest EV to own over 4 years in the UK? That included charging, insurance, tax, servicing and more. Watch as I've crunched the FULL total cost of ownership numbers – and the results are bonkers! This is my super transparent owner breakdown incorporating real life winter range and chargining inefficencies. Then we compare how it beats petrol rivals or even some used EVs. This BYD Dolphin Surf Boost is perfect for city runarounds, first-time buyers, or families needing a budget second EV!
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
🚙 Want the best out of your BYD? Pick up some accessories from one of the world's leading third-party accessory providers at Top BYD - topbyd.com/?ref=wellinformed
🚨 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
Turbine Tesla Model Y (Legacy) Wheel Covers Amazon link:
US Viewers - amzn.to/44S4f8c
UK Viewers - amzn.to/4qEOzO5
Model 3 Turbine (legacy) Wheel Covers & More Amazon link:
US Viewers - amzn.to/4sl5YwR
UK Viewers - amzn.to/3MYslYQ
Mayde Tesla Model 3 (Legacy) Wheel Covers Amazon link (Don't forget you'll need the Wheel Cap Kit below for this option only):
US Viewers - amzn.to/4smsV2H
UK Viewers - amzn.to/3KliNmR
Model 3 Wheel Cap Kit Amazon link:
US Viewers - amzn.to/41wbsX1
UK Viewers - amzn.to/3ptq101
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
#BYDDolphinSurf #BYDDolphinSurfBoost
CHAPTERS
00:00 How Much Does It Cost To Run a BYD Dolphin Surf?
02:18 BYD Calculation Assumptions
03:49 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf PCP Deal Breakdown
05:09 Cost To Charge BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
07:49 Is the BYD Dolphin Surf Expensive to Insure, Tax and Service?
09:57 Total Cost of Ownership For BYD Dolphin Surf
