BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle vs BYD Dolphin Surf
How the BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle and the BYD Dolphin Surf compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle | BYD Dolphin Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 193 mi | 200 mi |
| Usable battery | 37.9 kWh | 43.2 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.6 kWh/100 km | 9.8 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2020 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle | BYD Dolphin Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 127 mi | 132 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 183 mi | 190 mi |
| Motorway | 150 mi | 156 mi |
| City | 208 mi | 216 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- BYD Dolphin Surf
- Further in winter
- BYD Dolphin Surf
- More efficient
- BYD Dolphin Surf
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle or the BYD Dolphin Surf?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle is rated 193 mi and the BYD Dolphin Surf 200 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 127 mi from the BMW i3s Edition RoadStyle and 132 mi from the BYD Dolphin Surf.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.