Dolphin Surf Boost 322km
BYD's entry-level EV — the Dolphin Surf is one of Ireland's most affordable new electric cars, with 322km range and a surprisingly well-equipped cabin.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 43.2 kWh |
| WLTP range | 322 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~254 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 12.1s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 85 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 308 L |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,990 mm |
| Width | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 150,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives
ℹ️ This list price already reflects Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €1,592 depending on OMSP) — it is not an additional deduction on top of the SEAI grant above.
💡 Savings of €3,500 shown above via the SEAI Private Car Grant. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€483 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€986 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,217/yr |
🚘 Dolphin Surf — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). List prices already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Surf Active 322km Entry |
43.2kWh · 322km | €17,985€14,485 |
| Dolphin Surf Boost 322km Most Popular |
43.2kWh · 322km | €22,739€19,239 |
| Dolphin Surf Comfort 322km Top Spec |
43.2kWh · 322km | €26,222€22,722 |
Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Dolphin Surf on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~254km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Dolphin Surf right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Good starter EV |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 308L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ⚠️ Charge stop likely |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
| Private buyer (SEAI grant) | ✅ €3,500 grant |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~6h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~4h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~36min |
| 🚀 85kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~21min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
BYD's proprietary Blade Battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry — more thermally stable than NMC cells, with a longer cycle life. LFP cells can be charged to 100% daily without the long-term capacity loss that affects NMC batteries.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 3,990 mm |
| Width | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm |
| Boot capacity | 308 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 150,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — BYD Dolphin Surf Boost 322km
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🔗 Everything you need alongside the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost 322km
Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:
A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland. Without a home battery, typically only around 20–30% of that can be diverted to EV charging via a smart charger like myenergi Zappi — the rest covers household use or exports to the grid. That's roughly 5069–8497km of free driving a year in the Dolphin Surf, more if you're often home during daylight hours.
The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.
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