BYD DOLPHIN SURF or Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
What are the main differences between the BYD DOLPHIN SURF and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
BYD DOLPHIN SURF
- From-price
- €22,990 (price list 1 January 2026)
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 220–322 km
- Power
- 65–115 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 30 min
- Boot space
- 308 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 3
Renault 5 E-Tech electric
- From-price
- €24,990 (price list 25 August 2026)
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 305–431 km
- Power
- 80–110 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 326 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 4 of 5 stars (2024)
- Versions in the price list
- 7
How do the versions of the BYD DOLPHIN SURF and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | BYD DOLPHIN SURF DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active | BYD DOLPHIN SURF DOLPHIN SURF 43,2 kWh Boost | Renault Renault 5 E-Tech electric Renault 5 E-Tech electric 110 pk urban range FIVE | Renault Renault 5 E-Tech electric Renault 5 E-Tech electric 120 pk urban range evolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €22,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 January 2026 | €24,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 January 2026 | €24,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 25 August 2026 | €27,490Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 25 August 2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €21,990 | €23,990 | €23,795 | €26,295 |
| Specifications | ||||
| PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Front-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 65 kW (88 hp) | 65 kW (88 hp) | 80 kW (110 hp) | 90 kW (120 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 11.1 s | 12.1 s | 10.1 s | 9 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 220 km15.5 kWh/100 km | 322 km15.6 kWh/100 km | 305 km | 321 km14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026 | 30 kWh | 43.2 kWh | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| AC chargingdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 11 kW | 11 kW | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 65 kW | 85 kW | 80 kW | 80 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026 | 30 min | 30 min | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 1,369 kg | 1,445 kg | not confirmed in an official source | 1,472 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 0 kg | 0 kg | not confirmed in an official source | 500 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 308 l | 308 l | 326 l | 326 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 3,990 × 1,720 × 1,590 mm | 3,990 × 1,720 × 1,590 mm | 3,922 × 1,808 × 1,498 mm | 3,922 × 1,808 × 1,498 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 8 September 2025; Euro NCAP, 4 December 2024 | 5 of 5 stars (2025) | 5 of 5 stars (2025) | 4 of 5 stars (2024) | 4 of 5 stars (2024) |
| Costs (computed) | ||||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €330€3,958 a year on €21,990 | €360€4,318 a year on €23,990 | €357€4,283 a year on €23,795 | €394€4,733 a year on €26,295 |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €139 – €152all provinces, 2026 | €139 – €152all provinces, 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | €158 – €173all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 April 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €4.0215.5 kWh/100 km | €4.0515.6 kWh/100 km | not confirmed in an official source | €3.6914.2 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the BYD DOLPHIN SURF and when the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
Choose the BYD DOLPHIN SURF if…
- You want an affordable electric city car for up to four people.
- You value a lot of standard safety and driver-assistance equipment for the price.
- You also make longer trips now and then and therefore choose the 43.2 kWh battery (Boost or Comfort).
Choose the Renault 5 E-Tech electric if…
- You want a compact electric car, 3.92 metres long, starting at €24,990.
- You can charge at home: the 120 and 150 hp versions accept up to 11 kW AC.
- You want a compact electric car with up to 431 km of WLTP range (150 hp).
- The car is mostly used for people up front and you only occasionally need the rear seat.
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the BYD DOLPHIN SURF and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BYD DOLPHIN SURF costs per month: electricity about €50 (WLTP consumption 15.5 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €51 – €56 depending on the province, together €101 – €106 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
We have too few confirmed figures for this version (consumption, weight) for an example calculation. Enter them yourself in the calculator.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD DOLPHIN SURFDOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active | €50 | €51 – €56 | €101 – €106 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech electricRenault 5 E-Tech electric 110 pk urban range FIVE | – | – | – |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used BYD DOLPHIN SURF or Renault 5 E-Tech electric cars for sale?
- Renault 5 E-Tech electric: 77 used cars in our stock, from €27,895. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the BYD DOLPHIN SURF and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric cost?
The BYD DOLPHIN SURF costs from €22,990 (price list 1 January 2026) and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric from €24,990 (price list 25 August 2026).
Which goes further, the BYD DOLPHIN SURF or the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
According to WLTP the BYD DOLPHIN SURF manages 220–322 km and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric 305–431 km. The Renault 5 E-Tech electric goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the BYD DOLPHIN SURF and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
The boot of the BYD DOLPHIN SURF holds 308 litres and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric 326 litres.
How safe are the BYD DOLPHIN SURF and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric according to Euro NCAP?
The BYD DOLPHIN SURF scored 5 of 5 stars (2025 test) and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric 4 of 5 stars (2024 test). The test years differ.
Where can you read more about the BYD DOLPHIN SURF and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
- All versions and specifications of the BYD DOLPHIN SURF
- All versions and specifications of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric
- Our review of the BYD DOLPHIN SURF
- Our review of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- RDW (Open Data): Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe BYD-personenauto's 2026 (t/m 2026-10-24) per handelsbenaming (SoQL-query) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl): Prijslijst BYD DOLPHIN SURF - specificaties en prijzen per 1 januari 2026, uitgave 1 april 2026 (document date 1 April 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: BYD DOLPHIN SURF - Euro NCAP 2025 safety rating (document date 8 September 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Renault Nederland: Prijslijst Renault 5 E-Tech electric, 25 augustus 2026 (document date 25 August 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Nieuwe Renault personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (gekentekende voertuigen) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Renault 5 - Euro NCAP assessment (2024) (document date 4 December 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)
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