Helping Our Local Newton-le-Willows customers go electric in 2025 and beyond with the new BYD Dolphin Surf

The new BYD Dolphin Surf- Helping Our Local Newton-le-Willows customers go electric in 2025

Local news is an impactive part of the electric car transition. The sad reality is that much of the public opinion is based around pub-talk, local news and media plus hearsay. It’s not always based on honest and objective facts. One of the recent examples is the report in the BBC about an electric car fire on the M5 between Cullompton and Exeter. 

What seems to be the case is that the transporter (combustion) has caught fire, leading to some 9 EVs catching fire. While a formal fire incident report remains to be provided, the initial reaction is to consider the fire risk of a BEV. From their inception there was an underlying concern that lithium-ion batteries would explode or more easily catch fire compared to our petrol or diesel options. Indeed, there were submissions that EVs were prone to spontaneously combust without cause.

While a number of pro-EV groups are using objective metrics and statistics to combat these misnomers, hearts and minds can be easily swayed by news headlines and conjecture. Thankfully the  BBC  article has referred to the car transporter fire  but other articles online are bizarrely silent on this and instead are referring to the electric car fire alone. Words, we are reminded, can be more powerful than the sword.

Local to e-car lease is the town of Newton-Le-Willows / Earlestown and is an area which we support on a commercial level. A key leafy suburb in Merseyside, Newton has become important for many Manchester and Liverpool commuters, as a town equidistant to both cities. Additionally, the Haydock Racecourse attraction is only a couple of miles away and this brings about a significant amount of traffic and tourism.

Newton train station is a recently developed railway hub with significant car parking facilities for many local residents travelling to Liverpool or Manchester. It is areas like these which are so key to the transition and which need political and economic focus. As you will see on Zap Map  there are currently charging solutions at the Shell petrol station, Haydock Racecourse, McDonald’s Earlestown and the Station too.

However, this is not adequate for the growing volume of vehicles visiting the area, as well as the local residents without off-road parking. With hundred+ parking spaces at the station, having AC and DC charging facilities are absolutely essential. This is why the new Mill Lane Esso will be including around 6 EV charging bays. Forming part of the Newton Local advertising, we are hoping to engage with the local council  to help make this transition more seamless.

Having cost-effective and affordable EV solutions remains a key part of the movement. The BYD group, a large Chinese conglomerate, have been a big part of 2024 - 2025 EV uptake especially with their Seal saloon and Sealion & SUV. However, with personal customers and SMEs / small business needing cheaper lease options, the BYD team have expanded this segment with the ATTO2 and the car shown here - the Dolphin Surf.

Choose from the following specifications on the Dolphin Surf below:

•  Active - from £18,650 this is based on the 32kWh battery and includes 10.1” rotatable touchscreen, vegan leather, privacy glass, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, 15” alloys, multifunction steering wheel, climate control, Apple CarPlay, rear camera, rear parking sensors, lane departure assist, forward collision warning, emergency lane keeping, 1 smart key, keyless entry and exit and V2L function;
• Boost - from £21,950 this upgrades the car to 43.2 kWh battery and adds rain sensing wipers, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, 16” alloys and illuminated mirror; and     
•  Comfort -  from £23,950 this adds 360 degree camera, LED headlights, wireless smartphone charging, electrically foldable doors mirrors, exterior mirror footlights, heated seats and 2 smart keys.

In terms of performance, the BYD Dolphin Surf will offer:

•  Active -  with a usable battery of 30 kWh this FWD car offers 65 kW (88hp), top speeds of 93mph and 0 - 62 times of 11 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 100 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 135 miles (on a full charge) - 115 miles combined . The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 3 hours and 15 min with the 65 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 29 minutes. The hatchback has confirmed Bidirectional charging with the V2L via an exterior Type 2 3.3kW AC connector. It has a 308L cargo volume and offers no towing capacity The heat pump is standard;

•  Boost  - with a usable battery of 43 kWh this RWD offers 65 kW (88hp), top speeds of 93mph and 0 - 62 times of 12 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 140 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 190 miles (on a full charge) - 165 miles combined . The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 4 hours and 45 min with the 85 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 32 minutes. The hatchback has confirmed Bidirectional charging with the V2L via an exterior Type 2 3.3kW AC connector. It has a 308L cargo volume and offers no towing capacity The heat pump is standard; and
•  Comfort  - with a usable battery of 43 kWh this RWD offers 115 kW (156hp), top speeds of 93mph and 0 - 62 times of 9.1 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 140 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 190 miles (on a full charge) - 165 miles combined . The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 4 hours and 45 min with the 85 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 32 minutes. The hatchback has confirmed Bidirectional charging with the V2L via an exterior Type 2 3.3kW AC connector. It has a 308L cargo volume and offers no towing capacity The heat pump is standard.

In terms of the car shown, the BYD DOLPHIN SURF HATCHBACK 115kW Comfort 43kWh 5dr Auto, this is based on the following configuration:

•  Ice blue Metallic Paint
•  Vegan leather - Black/Grey
•  16” alloy wheels 

Need more help and advice on your new electric BYD for 2025 / 2026?

Head to the brand website to build your perfect option or just get in touch with our expert team on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]