BYD Dolphin Surf vs Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric

Key differences

  • Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is 201 mm (7.9 in) shorter than BYD Dolphin Surf.
  • BYD Dolphin Surf makes 5 kW (7 hp) more power than Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric.
  • Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric has 31 km (WLTP) more range than BYD Dolphin Surf.Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric has 19 mi (WLTP) more range than BYD Dolphin Surf.
  • Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric costs €2,400 less than BYD Dolphin Surf (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric costs CHF 2,090 less than BYD Dolphin Surf (list prices, incl. tax).
Electric

BYD Dolphin Surf

Hatchback · 2026 · BEV

£18,675 incl. tax

€19,990 incl. tax

€19,790 incl. tax

€22,390 incl. tax

€22,930 incl. tax

CHF 20,990 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

Full specifications of BYD Dolphin Surf
Electric

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric

Hatchback · 2026 · BEV

€19,990 incl. tax

€19,990 incl. tax

DKK 149,990 incl. tax

CHF 18,900 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

Full specifications of Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of BYD Dolphin Surf and Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric
  • Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is 201 mm (7.9 in) shorter than BYD Dolphin Surf.
  • Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is 99 mm (3.9 in) lower than BYD Dolphin Surf.
  • Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric has a wheelbase 7 mm (0.3 in) shorter than BYD Dolphin Surf.
Blue solid line: BYD Dolphin Surf; orange dashed line: Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

BYD Dolphin Surf is 3,990 mm (157.1 in) long and 1,590 mm (62.6 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,500 mm (98.4 in). Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is 3,789 mm (149.2 in) long and 1,491 mm (58.7 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,493 mm (98.1 in).

Front view size comparison of BYD Dolphin Surf and Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric
  • Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric and BYD Dolphin Surf have the same width.
Blue solid line: BYD Dolphin Surf; orange dashed line: Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric.

BYD Dolphin Surf is 1,720 mm (67.7 in) wide and 1,590 mm (62.6 in) high. Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is 1,720 mm (67.7 in) wide and 1,491 mm (58.7 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of BYD Dolphin Surf and Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric
Blue solid line: BYD Dolphin Surf; orange dashed line: Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric.

BYD Dolphin Surf is 1,720 mm (67.7 in) wide and 1,590 mm (62.6 in) high. Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is 1,720 mm (67.7 in) wide and 1,491 mm (58.7 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification BYD Dolphin Surf Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric
Price
Base priceUnited States Neither car has a price listed for United States yet.
Base priceCanada Neither car has a price listed for Canada yet.
Base priceUnited Kingdom £18,675incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, BYD Dolphin Surf Not listed
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany Not listed €19,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric
Base priceNetherlands Neither car has a price listed for Netherlands yet.
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Neither car has a price listed for France yet.
Base priceSpain €19,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Spain, BYD Dolphin Surf Not listed
Base priceItaly €19,790incl. taxChecked . Source for Italy, BYD Dolphin Surf Not listed
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria €22,390incl. taxChecked . Source for Austria, BYD Dolphin Surf€19,990Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Austria, Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric
Base priceIreland €22,930incl. taxChecked . Source for Ireland, BYD Dolphin Surf Not listed
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Not listed DKK 149,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric
Base priceSwitzerland CHF 20,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, BYD Dolphin SurfCHF 18,900Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$4.02per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$3.23per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$1.63per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$1.31per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £5.65per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £4.54per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$4.52per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$3.63per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €4.93per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €3.97per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €3.33per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €2.67per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 30.37per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 24.40per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €3.39per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €2.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €3.42per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €2.75per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €4.29per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €3.44per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €4.88per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €3.92per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €4.45per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €3.57per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €5.28per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €4.24per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 45.06per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 36.21per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 24.21per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 19.45per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 4.06per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 3.26per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price Better value on this metric
Dimensions
Length 3,990 mm (157.1 in)3,789 mm (149.2 in)
Width 1,720 mm (67.7 in)1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height 1,590 mm (62.6 in)1,491 mm (58.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in)2,493 mm (98.1 in)
Performance
Power 65 kW (87 hp)Better value on this metric60 kW (80 hp)
Battery and charging
Usable battery 30 kWhBetter value on this metric27.5 kWh
Range 137 mi (WLTP)220 km (WLTP)156 mi (WLTP)251 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric
DC charging, peak Not available 50 kW
Practicality
Seats 44
Cargo space 308 L308 L (10.9 cu ft) Not available

BYD Dolphin Surf

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.byd.com

Source detailsActive (UK leaflet column); https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/byd-uk/specifications/Dolphin%20surf-0925-BPS-UKwang-V2-web.pdf -> length_mm "Length 3990 Width 1720 Width with extended exterior mirror 1970"; width_mm (same row) [plain Width row, without mirrors]; height_mm "Height 1590"; wheelbase_mm "Wheelbase 2500"; seats "● ● ● 4 Seats" [equipment list, all three grade columns marked]; power_kw "Max. power (kW/PS) 65/88 65/88 115/156" [kW as printed]; battery_usable_kwh "Battery capacity (kWh) 30 43.2 43.2" [capacity as printed by the maker, not labelled usable or net]; range_wltp_km "Electric range - combined (mile) 137 200 193" [WLTP combined, miles]; cargo_liters "Boot volume - seats up/down (L) 308/1037" [seats up]. BYD Europe release of 21 May 2025 prints the same seats (4) and motor power (65/65/115 kW). Exact factors: miles x 1.609344.

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.renault.de www.renault.fr

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