Enter one of South Africa's most affordable EVs, the BYD Dolphin Surf. Called the Seagull in its home country and been around the block since 2023, it is the city car runabout. The Dolphin Surf has received a positive response for its specification and price. The starting price for the Dolphin Surf at the time of publishing is R341 900. It is more on the budget end of the spectrum, but it doesn't look and feel as though it's cheap and nasty. With this in mind, what kind of safety features come equipped in the Dolphin Surf?
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All the Safety Features
- 6 Airbags (Dynamic) 4 airbags (Comfort)
- Pre-Tensioned Front Seatbelts
- Seatbelt Reminder Front and Rear
- ISOFIX Outer Rear Seats
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Reverse Camera
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Auto Hold
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
- ABS
- Hydraulic Brake Assist System
- Traction Control System
- EBD
- Vehicle Dynamic Control System
- Tyre Repair Kit
It's safe to say that the BYD Dolphin Surf, even in its entry-level variant, comes equipped to the brim with safety features. We wonder how they managed to fit all that in and still keep the price down. Now that you are armed with this info, feel free to search for the latest BYD Dolphin Surf deals here and sell your car too.
