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BYD Dolphin Surf vs Fiat 500e
Two hatchback cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The BYD Dolphin Surf is £1,595 cheaper than the Fiat 500e (£18,650 against £20,245).
- The Fiat 500e goes further: about 145 miles against 115 in typical real-world driving.
- The Fiat 500e charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 25 minutes against 29.
- The Fiat 500e is more efficient (3.9 against 3.8 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The BYD Dolphin Surf has the bigger boot: 308 litres against 185.
Side by side
| BYD Dolphin Surf 30 kWh Active | Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £18,650 | £20,245 |
| Real-world range | 115 mi | 145 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | 207 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 80 mi | – |
| Efficiency | 3.8 mi/kWh | 3.9 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 30 kWh | 37.3 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 65 kW | up to 85 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 29 min | 25 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 308 L | 185 L |
| Towing (braked) | – | – |
| Length | 3,990 mm | 3,631 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 11.1 s | 9 s |
| Heat pump | No | No |
| V2L | Yes | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Band 1 |
| Brand warranty | 6 years | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BYD Dolphin Surf 30 kWh Active and Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the Fiat 500e?
The BYD Dolphin Surf is £1,595 cheaper than the Fiat 500e (£18,650 against £20,245).
Which has the longer range, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the Fiat 500e?
The Fiat 500e goes further: about 145 miles against 115 in typical real-world driving.
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