ElmerBYD Dolphin Surf: charging, range and cost
The BYD Dolphin Surf charges from 10 to 80% in about 27–35 minutes at a rapid charger and realistically drives about 134–186 km between charging stops. Charging from 10 to 80% costs about DKK 30–43 at home at night and about DKK 82–118 at a rapid charger.
Versions
List price from the brand's Danish price list. The range is realistic (not WLTP). Cost per 100 km charging at home at night. Copenhagen–Aalborg: the app's trip plan with the cheapest charging stops.
| Version | Price | Battery | Range | Rapid charger | 10–80 % | 100 km at home | Copenhagen–Aalborg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active 30 kWhestimate | 149,995 kr | 30 kWh | 191 km | 65 kW | 27 min | 22 kr | 3 stops · 44 min · DKK 125 |
| Boost 43,2 kWh | 174,995 kr | 43 kWh | 266 km | 60 kW | 35 min | 24 kr | 2 stops · 33 min · DKK 96 |
What does the electricity cost?
With 15,000 km a year, 80% charged at home at night and 20% at rapid chargers, electricity costs about DKK 4,500–4,800 a year. If you charge everything at rapid chargers without a subscription, it is about DKK 61–66 per 100 km against DKK 22–24 at home.
The car guide compares the full yearly cost with a petrol, diesel and hybrid car, and the price guide works out the electricity for your address.
About the figures
Consumption and charging curve from Open EV Data; where the car is not there, the figures are an estimate based on WLTP. Electricity at home is the night-time average with the national average grid tariff; rapid charging is today's typical pay-as-you-go price with the nationwide providers.
Questions and answers
How long does it take to charge a BYD Dolphin Surf?
From 10 to 80% takes about 27–35 minutes at a powerful enough rapid charger. At home with 11 kW a full charge takes several hours, so most people charge overnight.
What does it cost to charge a BYD Dolphin Surf?
From 10 to 80% costs about DKK 30–43 at home at night and about DKK 82–118 at a rapid charger without a subscription (typical price today). With 15,000 km a year and 80% charged at home, electricity costs about DKK 4,500–4,800 a year.
How far can a BYD Dolphin Surf go on one charge?
Realistically about 191–266 km from full to empty, and about 134–186 km between charging stops on a long trip (80% → 10%). The WLTP figure is 220–322 km.