Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives.

The BYD Dolphin Surf has all the basics needed to be a city car success, aided by competitive pricing and loads of space

The BYD Dolphin Surf debuts in Berlin with 507 km range, raising the stakes for European automakers racing to make affordable EVs to win the price war against Chinese rivals.