BYD Dolphin Surf vs Dacia Spring
At EU average prices the Dacia Spring costs €56.34 a month to charge and the BYD Dolphin Surf €65.81, a difference of €9.47 a month (€114 a year). The BYD Dolphin Surf fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 32 minutes, vs 45 for the Dacia Spring.
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Specs side by side
| BYD Dolphin Surf | Dacia Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 43.2 kWh Comfort | Electric 65 |
| Usable battery | 43.2 kWh | 26.8 kWh |
| WLTP range | 310 km | 225 km |
| Efficiency | 13.9 kWh/100 km | 11.9 kWh/100 km |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| Max DC charging | 85 kW | 34 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 32 min | about 45 min |
| Full charge at home | €13.76 | €8.54 |
| Per month | €65.81 | €56.34 |
Costs at EU average prices, 1,250 km a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD Dolphin Surf or the Dacia Spring cheaper to charge?
At EU average prices the Dacia Spring costs €56.34 a month to charge and the BYD Dolphin Surf €65.81, a difference of €9.47 a month (€114 a year). Change the country or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the Dacia Spring?
The BYD Dolphin Surf fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 32 minutes, vs 45 for the Dacia Spring. On AC the BYD Dolphin Surf takes up to 11 kW and the Dacia Spring up to 7 kW.
Which has more range, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the Dacia Spring?
The BYD Dolphin Surf has the longer WLTP range: 310 km vs 225 km. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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