The small electric car space has just become a lot more competitive with the arrival of the BYD Dolphin Surf, writes Brian Byrne. It has gone on sale at a starting price of 17,985.
Already voted World Urban Car of the Year, the Dolphin Surf is available in three specifications, with two battery options offering rated ranges from 220 to 322 km. Those figures will be higher in the city space where it is designed to operate most efficiently.
Although in the small car class, there's ample room for four, notably in the rear for knee and head room. The boot capacity is the equivalent of five carry-on suitcases.
The Irish distributor is MDL, and they say the Dolphin Surf scores highly against the competition in several specification points. The mid-range Boost version is expected to be the main seller at €22,300.
