Vehicles in DDS2 are essential for efficient travel between islands. The starter boat is slow and has limited fuel capacity. Upgrading to faster vehicles with larger fuel tanks dramatically improves your delivery speed and territory reach. Based on community guides from Steam and the Miraheze wiki, this guide covers all vehicles, their stats, prices, and which to buy at each stage.

Why vehicles matter:

Walking between islands takes 15-30 minutes each way. A basic boat cuts this to 5 minutes. A car or upgraded boat can cross the map in 2-3 minutes. Time saved on travel is time spent on production and sales. The right vehicle choice can increase your effective income by 50% or more.

Vehicle list and stats:

Based on the Steam vehicle guide and Miraheze wiki:

Vehicle Price (B) Fuel Consumption Tank Size Inventory Speed
Starter boat Free 1.2L/100km 6L 5 Slow
Simple motorboat ~$30,000 1.2L/100km 6L 5 Slow
Rib motorboat ~$80,000 1.3L/100km 8L 6 Medium
Motorbike ~$120,000 1.5L/100km 3.5L 2 Fast (land)
Yellow Car ~$200,000 3.5L/100km 40L 6 Normal (land)
Offroad car ~$175,000 1.3L/100km 8L 7 Fast (land)

The Yellow Car is listed at 200,000B per the Fandom wiki. The motorbike is approximately 120,000B with the best fuel efficiency for a land vehicle. The offroad car is priced around 175,000B with the best inventory capacity among land vehicles.

Boat upgrades:

Your starter boat can be upgraded at the docks. The motor upgrade costs approximately $130,000 and significantly improves speed and fuel efficiency. According to the Steam vehicle guide, the motor upgrade is the first worthwhile vehicle investment because it doubles your travel speed between islands.

Upgrade Estimated Cost Effect
Basic motor ~$30,000 Modest speed increase
Standard motor ~$70,000 Significant speed increase
Performance motor ~$130,000 Maximum speed, best fuel efficiency
Fuel tank upgrade ~$20,000 +50% fuel capacity

Practical example: Vehicle purchase timeline

Here is the optimal vehicle upgrade path based on income brackets:

Net Worth Vehicle Why
$0-5,000 Starter boat (free) Enough for Small Island deliveries
$5,000-30,000 Starter boat + basic motor Affordable upgrade, noticeable improvement
$30,000-80,000 Simple motorboat or Rib motorboat Faster island crossings, more inventory
$80,000-120,000 Motorbike Fastest land travel for zone deliveries
$120,000-200,000 Offroad car or Yellow car Best inventory + speed for late-game operations
$200,000+ Any vehicle + all upgrades Endgame, travel time is no longer a bottleneck
The Reddit community recommends the motorbike at 120,000B as the best value-for-money vehicle. It has the best gas-to-distance ratio of any land vehicle and is fast enough to outrun police patrols. The small inventory (2 slots) is the tradeoff, but this is manageable if you use it primarily for travel and keep a boat for cargo transport.

Fuel management:

Fuel is a recurring cost that adds up. Here are fuel-saving tips:

  • Plan routes efficiently -- Combine multiple deliveries in one trip rather than going back and forth
  • Refuel at gas stations -- Found on most islands, cheaper than buying fuel cans from vendors
  • Use the most efficient vehicle for the trip -- Do not take the car across the island for a single delivery
  • Fill up before long trips -- Running out of fuel mid-ocean means swimming to shore
Vehicle Range (km) Cost per 100km (estimate)
Motorbike ~230km Low
Offroad car ~615km Medium
Yellow Car ~1,140km Medium-High
Rib motorboat ~615km Low
Simple motorboat ~500km Low

Vehicle locations:

Vehicles are purchased from specific NPCs on different islands:

Vehicle Vendor Location
Simple motorboat Small Island docks
Rib motorboat Archipelago docks
Motorbike Callejon vehicle dealer
Yellow Car Archipelago at Mechanic Ezequiel Ramos (central-north part)
Offroad car Jungle vehicle dealer

Vehicle customization:

Some vehicles support cosmetic customization including paint colors and decals. These do not affect performance but can help identify your vehicle in crowded docks. Check with the vehicle vendor for available options.

Related Guides:

Community Verification & Resources

Data values may shift with patches. Cross-check against community resources before building your strategy.

Steam Vehicle Guide Guide to all vehicles with stats, prices, and fuel consumption Miraheze Vehicles Page Vehicle specifications including fuel consumption and inventory Fandom Land Vehicles Guide Land vehicle guide with Yellow Car location and stats