2025, 2026
MSRP:$22,000 – $25,000
The BYD Dolphin Surf Active is built around simplicity: a small electric hatchback with front-wheel drive, modest output and a battery sized for everyday urban travel. Its 65-kW motor produces 87 hp and 129 lb-ft, giving the lightweight hatchback a 10.7-second 0–60 mph time and a 93-mph top speed. The 30-kWh battery provides a claimed 137-mile range, while its 154 MPGe rating emphasizes the efficiency that defines this entry-level version.
Compact proportions make the Active particularly suited to city driving, with five doors and seating for four despite its small footprint. The 2025–2026 model also retains useful flexibility, offering 10.9–36.6 cubic feet of luggage space. MacPherson-strut front suspension and a torsion-beam rear axle keep the chassis straightforward, while the 2,853-pound curb weight helps the modest electric motor move the car without excessive energy demand.
Compact HatchbackGasoline116
$30,000 – $36,000
120
hp
5
seats
36.2
mpg
Mini HatchbackElectricᵉ iV
$24,000 – $26,000
82
hp
4
seats
150.6
mpg
Small HatchbackDiesel1.3 JTDM 16v 95
$21,000 – $23,000
94
hp
4
seats
69.2
mpg
Compact HatchbackElectric400
$27,000 – $32,000
169
hp
5
seats
139.6
mpg
Small HatchbackGasoline1.2 Dualjet
$15,500 – $18,500
89
hp
5
seats
56
mpg
Compact HatchbackElectric150
$35,000 – $39,000
148
hp
5
seats
139.6
mpg
Compact HatchbackElectricGT
$42,000 – $46,000
178
hp
5
seats
152.8
mpg
Mini HatchbackGasolineROCKS 1.2 70
$7,000 – $10,000
69
hp
4
seats
48
mpg
