How safe is the BYD DOLPHIN SURF UK version?
Time: 2025-06-20
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1、 Vehicle Structure and Passive Safety
High strength body structure
The Seagull UK version continues the safety design genes of domestic models, with high-strength steel accounting for 61% of the body in white. Key parts such as A-pillars, B-pillars, and front and rear collision beams are made of hot formed steel with a tensile strength of over 1500MPa, forming a "wrap around" body frame. This structure can effectively disperse collision energy and ensure the integrity of cabin space. In the collision test at the center of the China Automotive Center, the score rate for side collisions reached 100%, and the score rate for frontal collisions was 78.79%.
Passive safety configuration
The entire series comes standard with 4 airbags (driver and passenger+front side airbags) and side air curtains, combined with pre tensioned seat belts, providing all-round cushioning in the event of a collision. The high-end model also adds a 360 degree panoramic image to further enhance the safety of the field of view.
2、 Battery Safety and Protection
Blade battery technology
Equipped with BYD blade batteries, it has passed needle puncture testing without catching fire, and adopts a liquid cooling heat dissipation system, which can maintain stability in extreme environments ranging from -30 ℃ to 60 ℃. The UK version of the battery pack has also passed the extreme cold test and collaborated with Mercedes Benz to develop a temperature control algorithm to enhance its low-temperature endurance.
Waterproof and insulation design
The battery pack has a protection level of IP68 and can be immersed in water at a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes without leakage. Combined with insulation monitoring of the high-voltage system, it effectively reduces the risk of water immersion and electric shock.
3、 Active safety and intelligent assistance
L2+level driving assistance
The UK version has strengthened its intelligent driving functions, equipped with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking (AEB), road speed limit sign recognition, etc. Among them, AEB can effectively stop stationary vehicles and pedestrians at a speed of 100km/h, and the early warning distance is better than most models in the same class. The high-end models support automatic parking (with a success rate of 92%) and remote parking, improving parking safety.
Compliance with EU regulations
To meet the requirements of the European market, the vehicle has undergone rigorous collision testing and right-hand drive modifications, with a 15mm increase in chassis height to adapt to European road conditions and comply with the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR) 2022 update requirements, including lane departure warning (LDW), blind spot monitoring (BSD) and other functions.
4、 Security certification and testing endorsement
Adaptation to the European market
Although the UK version did not directly participate in Euro NCAP testing, its structural design and active safety configuration comply with European standards, and through localized optimization (such as extreme cold testing and chassis tuning), it can meet the high safety requirements of European users.
Summarize
The BYD Seagull UK version performs well in core safety indicators such as body strength, battery safety, and active assistance, and has been adaptively optimized for the European market, meeting local regulations and user needs. Although lacking a direct Euro NCAP rating, its technical foundation and testing data can support its safety to reach mainstream levels. For European consumers who value cost-effectiveness and practicality, the Seagull UK version is a safe and reliable choice for small electric vehicles.