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BYD Dolphin Surf adds five-seat option and cabin upgrades for Europe

Europe’s Dolphin Surf gains a five-seat option and a 12.8-inch Comfort display. Batteries and motors are unchanged; Gulf pricing and timing remain unconfirmed.

September 29, 20261 min readEV Gulf newsroom

Publisher: EV GulfWritten and edited by EV Gulf2 hours ago

BYD Dolphin Surf adds five-seat option and cabin upgrades for Europe — In detail — Image source: BYD — official press material / مواد صحفية رسمية

The one-minute read

An extra seat, not a new generation

BYD announced a 2026-model-year European Dolphin Surf update on 28 September. A five-seat option joins the four-seat version; availability depends on the market, rather than becoming standard everywhere.

Cabin changes

Cabin image from BYD’s European Dolphin Surf update release — In detail — Official BYD image; equipment varies by trim and marketImage 1 of 1 · BYD — official press material / مواد صحفية رسمية

Comfort receives a 12.8-inch display with Google Built-in and an 8.8-inch instrument panel. The gear selector moves to the steering column, while Boost and Comfort gain a heated steering wheel. Equipment remains trim-dependent.

Timing and local availability

Battery packs and motors are unchanged. BYD says the update enters its European network during the second half of 2026, with market-specific rollout. The release supplies no new price or universal delivery date. We have not verified Gulf pricing or availability for this version; European equipment should not be assumed for local cars.

Verified and updated: 29 September 2026. Images: official BYD press material.

Editorial takeaway

Europe’s Dolphin Surf gains a five-seat option and a 12.8-inch Comfort display. Batteries and motors are unchanged; Gulf pricing and timing remain unconfirmed.

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