BYD is preparing an upgraded version of its electric Dolphin Surf for the European market. The model will go from 4 to 5 seats, increase its range to around 425 kilometers, and be manufactured in Hungary. This avoids import tariffs and could reduce costs, making the car more practical for urban families.
More range and local production to bypass barriers 🚗
The technical key lies in BYD's new Blade battery, which allows for greater energy density without increasing weight. The jump from 4 to 5 seats responds to the needs of the European user, where rear space is a common requirement. Production in Hungary, besides dodging tariffs, shortens the supply chain. BYD is betting on a balanced electric car, without great pretensions, but with figures that place it in direct competition with models like the MG4 or the Renault 5.
The family grows, the range too, the drama doesn't 😅
BYD has discovered that in Europe people have children, dogs, and mothers-in-law, all of whom need a seat. So they've done the logical thing: add a fifth seat and stretch the battery to 425 km. Now all that's missing is for the trunk to fit a stroller and the monthly grocery shopping. If they also manufacture it in Hungary and avoid tariffs, we might even be able to afford to take the mother-in-law on a trip. It almost seems like a miracle, but without angels or hype.