Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
If you're on the lookout for a cheap second car, why not the BYD Dolphin Surf? I own a Tesla Model Y and whilst owing a second Tesla EV would I have been idle. The 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf in the Boost trim is super affordable, practical and offers a fair bit of tech for the price tag too! This is my direct insight into the purchase experience, first hands-on and how it compares to a Tesla EV.
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
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
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Would you buy BYD Dolphin Surf Boost?
01:29 Why Buy A BYD Dolphin Surf in 2026?
05:54 How to Buy A BYD Dolphin Surf and What’s it Like?
07:33 How Does Driving A BYD Compare To a Tesla EV?
10:40 How Does BYD Dolphin Surf Stack Up to Competition?
11:43 Concluding Why a BYD Dolphin Surf Makes Sense
If you're on the lookout for a cheap second car, why not the BYD Dolphin Surf? I own a Tesla Model Y and whilst owing a second Tesla EV would I have been idle. The 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf in the Boost trim is super affordable, practical and offers a fair bit of tech for the price tag too! This is my direct insight into the purchase experience, first hands-on and how it compares to a Tesla EV.
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
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
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Would you buy BYD Dolphin Surf Boost?
01:29 Why Buy A BYD Dolphin Surf in 2026?
05:54 How to Buy A BYD Dolphin Surf and What’s it Like?
07:33 How Does Driving A BYD Compare To a Tesla EV?
10:40 How Does BYD Dolphin Surf Stack Up to Competition?
11:43 Concluding Why a BYD Dolphin Surf Makes Sense
