Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I've been testing my 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost as my family's second car for nearly a month, and I'm convinced this is the perfect affordable compact EV right now. This is my BYD Dolphin Surf Review with sub-£200/month finance, class-leading ground clearance for potholes, premium build touches, improving OTA software, real-world range that holds up (3-3.3 mi/kWh cold → 4-4.3+ mild), go-kart handling, and unbeatable value vs rivals like Renault 5 E-Tech, Citroën ë-C3, Hyundai Inster, and more! It's practical for city streets, family use, or daily runs—with 326L boot, spacious interior, standard ADAS (active cruise + lane keep), and low running costs. No major deal-breakers at this price point, and OTA updates keep making it better.
Please note some of these are affiliate links.
🚙 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
💡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 Does the BYD Dolphin Surf Feel Like The Perfect Affordable EV?
02:49 BYD Dolphin Surf Dimensions & Exterior – Superior High Clearance
05:05 BYD Dolphin Surf UK Interior Build Quality – Premium on a Budget
07:35 Unbeatable BYD Value & Costs – Sub £200/mo Deals + Low Cost Ownership
10:12 BYD Dolphin Surf Driving Impressions & Real Winter-to-Mild Range (mi/kWh)
12:31 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf ADAS Features Explained – Standard & Useful
13:20 Concluding Why It's The Perfect Affordable Compact EV?
I've been testing my 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost as my family's second car for nearly a month, and I'm convinced this is the perfect affordable compact EV right now. This is my BYD Dolphin Surf Review with sub-£200/month finance, class-leading ground clearance for potholes, premium build touches, improving OTA software, real-world range that holds up (3-3.3 mi/kWh cold → 4-4.3+ mild), go-kart handling, and unbeatable value vs rivals like Renault 5 E-Tech, Citroën ë-C3, Hyundai Inster, and more! It's practical for city streets, family use, or daily runs—with 326L boot, spacious interior, standard ADAS (active cruise + lane keep), and low running costs. No major deal-breakers at this price point, and OTA updates keep making it better.
Please note some of these are affiliate links.
🚙 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
💡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 Does the BYD Dolphin Surf Feel Like The Perfect Affordable EV?
02:49 BYD Dolphin Surf Dimensions & Exterior – Superior High Clearance
05:05 BYD Dolphin Surf UK Interior Build Quality – Premium on a Budget
07:35 Unbeatable BYD Value & Costs – Sub £200/mo Deals + Low Cost Ownership
10:12 BYD Dolphin Surf Driving Impressions & Real Winter-to-Mild Range (mi/kWh)
12:31 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf ADAS Features Explained – Standard & Useful
13:20 Concluding Why It's The Perfect Affordable Compact EV?
