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BYD Dolphin Surf vs Honda Super-N
Selected trimActiveChange trim137 mi · 30 kWh · £18,650
Selected trimStandard128 mi · 29.6 kWh · £18,995
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD Dolphin Surf leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Honda Super-N leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD Dolphin Surf if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Honda Super-N if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BYD Dolphin Surf leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueBYD
BYD
6.3
Honda
5.2
Motorway RangeHonda
BYD
1.8
Honda
3.3
FamilyBYD
BYD
6.6
Honda
0.8
ChargingBYD
BYD
3.8
Honda
2.5
Cost Per MileHonda
BYD
2.8
Honda
6.7
City DrivingHonda
BYD
8.3
Honda
9.8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Dolphin SurfActive | Honda Super-NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £18,650 (better) | £18,995 |
| Official range | 137 miles (better) | 128 miles |
| Boot space | 308 L (better) | 162 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 11.1 sec | 10 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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BYD Dolphin Surf
Honda Super-N
Length
BYD Dolphin Surf3,990mm
Honda Super-N3,599mm-391mm
Width
BYD Dolphin Surf1,720mm
Honda Super-N1,573mm-147mm
Height
BYD Dolphin Surf1,590mm-18mm
Honda Super-N1,608mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | BYD Dolphin SurfActive | Honda Super-NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,990 mm | 3,599 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,720 mm | 1,573 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,608 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 680 mm spare | 827 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD Dolphin SurfActive | Honda Super-NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 308 L (better) | 162 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1037 L (better) | 967 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD Dolphin Surf
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 1,720 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Honda Super-N
- At 3,599 mm, shorter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 1,573 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD Dolphin Surf Active |  Honda Super-N Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.99m | 3.60m-391mm |
| Width | 1.72m | 1.57m-147mm |
| Height | 1.59m | 1.61m+18mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.50m | Not available |
| Ground Clearance | 151mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 308L (better) | 162L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1037L (better) | 967L |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.4m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,294kg | 1,097kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 30kWh (better) | 29.6kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 137 mi (better) | 128 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 65kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £18,650 (better) | £18,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
* Honda Super-N: Peak output in BOOST mode; the motor produces 47 kW (64 PS) and 162 Nm in normal driving.
* Honda Super-N: Combined WLTP range. Honda also quotes an urban WLTP figure of up to 199 miles.
* Honda Super-N: 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) figure is achieved in BOOST mode; the normal-mode 0-62 mph time is 14.5 seconds.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | BYD Dolphin SurfActive | Honda Super-NBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 137 miles (better) | 128 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 87 miles | 107 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 65 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 6 kW |
| Energy consumption | 170 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 30 kWh (better) | 29.6 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Dolphin SurfActive | Honda Super-NBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 11.1 sec | 10 sec (better) |
| Power | 65 kW | 70 kW (better) |
| Torque | 175 Nm (better) | 162 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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BYD Dolphin Surf
Active
Honda Super-N
Base
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD Dolphin Surf Active
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant82%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist77%
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the Honda Super-N?
The BYD Dolphin Surf is £345 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £225 of each other - effectively the same to own. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD Dolphin Surf and Honda Super-N like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 87 miles for the BYD Dolphin Surf and 107 miles for the Honda Super-N - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Honda Super-N goes roughly 20 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the Honda Super-N?
The Honda Super-N is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 147 mm narrower than the BYD Dolphin Surf. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 827 mm of total clearance for the Honda Super-N and about 680 mm of total clearance for the BYD Dolphin Surf.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .