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BYD Dolphin G DM-i

A plug-in hybrid supermini designed for Europe — the cheapest plug-in hybrid on sale in the UK.

Yes. The BYD Dolphin G DM-i can be bought new in China for export. Left-hand drive as standard; a right-hand-drive version is also made for right-hand-drive markets. You pay only after signing a contract with the licensed exporter.

BYD Dolphin G DM-i Orange Sunset Exterior
Official picture

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40 km
Range
176 hp
Power
8.3s
0–100
BYD Dolphin G DM-i Super Hybrid DM

Super Hybrid DM

BYD's plug-in Super Hybrid: electric-first, smooth and quiet.

BYD Dolphin G DM-i Bespoke Blade Battery

Bespoke Blade Battery

Up to 18.3 kWh for as much as 65 miles of electric range.

BYD Dolphin G DM-i Fast charging, real freedom

Fast charging, real freedom

DC charging and V2L from Boost upwards.

BYD Dolphin G DM-i Designed around you

Designed around you

Supportive seats, a big screen and two-tone Sport trim.

Specifications

Version
Active
Range
40 km
Powertrain
FWD system 176hp，1.5L DM-i
0–100
8.3s
Energy
Plug-in hybrid
Body
Hatch / city car
Years
2026–
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Differences are highlighted

Active✓BoostComfortSport
Engine1.5L naturally aspirated1.5L naturally aspirated1.5L naturally aspirated1.5L naturally aspirated
PowerFWD system 176hp，1.5L DM-iFWD system 212hp，1.5L DM-iFWD system 212hp，1.5L DM-iFWD system 212hp，1.5L DM-i
Range40 km105 km105 km105 km
Battery7.42 kWh18.3 kWh18.3 kWh18.3 kWh
0–100 km/h8.3s8.3s8.3s8.3s
L × W × H4,160 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm4,160 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm4,160 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm4,160 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm2,610 mm2,610 mm2,610 mm
Boot425 L425 L425 L425 L
FOB————

Price breakdown

Version · Active
Price on quote
Paint · Orange Sunset
Standard
Interior · Black
Standard

Some options are priced on quote and not included

No export estimate for this car yet

Reference price; the final quote decides Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Real photos

3 photos · Wikimedia Commons
  • BYD Dolphin G DM-i FrontPhoto · Front1/3
  • BYD Dolphin G DM-i RearPhoto · Rear2/3
  • BYD Dolphin G DM-i InteriorPhoto · Interior3/3
ⓘ About these photos · credits

Real photos of this model (not a specific car we have in stock).Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote.

  1. 1. Photo · Front: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  2. 2. Photo · Rear: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  3. 3. Photo · Interior: AutoMotoVlog, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons file

Specifications

4 versions · swipe
VersionActiveBoostComfortSport
Powertrain & range
Engine1.5L naturally aspirated1.5L naturally aspirated1.5L naturally aspirated1.5L naturally aspirated
PowerFWD system 176hp，1.5L DM-iFWD system 212hp，1.5L DM-iFWD system 212hp，1.5L DM-iFWD system 212hp，1.5L DM-i
Range40 km105 km105 km105 km
Battery7.42 kWh18.3 kWh18.3 kWh18.3 kWh
Performance
0–100 km/h8.3s8.3s8.3s8.3s
Body
L × W × H4,160 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm4,160 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm4,160 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm4,160 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm2,610 mm2,610 mm2,610 mm
Boot425 L425 L425 L425 L

Figures come from the makers' spec sheets and public data; ranges are official test-cycle figures. Export versions can differ from the China model — the formal quote and the car itself decide. Sources: [1]

Official videos

Meet the all-new BYD DOLPHIN G DM-iThis content is hosted by YouTube. Once loaded, YouTube may set third-party cookies and see your IP address.

From the BYD Europe official channel · CRAVEUO has no partnership with the brand

All-new BYD DOLPHIN G DM-i | Fuel Efficiency ChallengeThis content is hosted by YouTube. Once loaded, YouTube may set third-party cookies and see your IP address.

From the BYD Europe official channel · CRAVEUO has no partnership with the brand

Export & buying

Export price FOB (USD)
—
Reference price; the final quote decides
Steering
LHD / RHD
Maker's right-hand-drive version available

Sold in

UKEUSouth Africa

Europe-first model, not sold in China.

No export reference price for this car yet — ask us directly; the signed contract decides the final price.

Price on request

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The story behind the name

BYD says the Dolphin G is its first car developed specifically for overseas markets rather than adapted from a Chinese model; Dolphin follows the Ocean Series sea-creature naming.

Source

Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote. Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

Quick answer

The BYD Dolphin G DM-i is a plug-in hybrid hatchback built in Hungary for Europe, with up to 105 km WLTP electric range; it is not sold in China, so there is no China price.

Key facts

  • Body type

    Hatchback, 4,160 x 1,825 x 1,575 mm, wheelbase 2,610 mm, boot 425 L (CarNewsChina, 2026-06-12)

  • Powertrain

    Plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L petrol engine (70 kW) plus a 120 kW electric motor; 0-100 km/h in 8.3 s on the larger-battery trims (CarNewsChina, 2026-06-12)

  • Battery and range

    Active: 7.42 kWh, 40 km WLTP electric range. Boost, Comfort and Sport: 18.3 kWh, up to 105 km WLTP, with 39 kW DC charging (CarNewsChina, 2026-06-12; Electrek, 2026-07-09)

  • Where it is made and sold

    Built in Szeged, Hungary, for Europe; not a China-market model (CarNewsChina, 2026-06-12). Orders opened in Germany and the UK, with first deliveries from September 2026 (Electrek, 2026-07-09).

  • Steering wheel

    Our model page says left-hand drive is standard and a right-hand-drive version is also made; say which you need when you ask for a quote (CRAVEUO model page, 2026-10-28)

  • Price

    No China price. Europe: the UK Active starts at £23,990; Germany lists the Active at EUR 28,990 before incentives (Electrek, 2026-07-09)

  • Charging standard

    Europe-built car: our model page lists DC CCS2 and AC Type 2 (CRAVEUO model page, 2026-10-28). GB/T is the standard on China-market cars (Akyga, 2025-08-27).

  • Export status

    New BYD cars are exported through BYD's own authorised export companies — ask us to check availability for your country. This model is built in Hungary for Europe, not shipped from China. Supply is confirmed per order; no delivery date is promised in advance.

Sources (checked 2026-10-28)
  1. carnewschina.com/2026/06/12/byd-dolphin-g-dm-i-revealed-prices-for-europe-with-deliveries-set-for-autumn — Trims, 7.42 / 18.3 kWh batteries, WLTP electric range 40 / 105 km, engine and motor power, dimensions, wheelbase, boot, 8.3 s, production in Szeged, Hungary, 'developed exclusively for Europe'
  2. electrek.co/2026/07/09/byd-launches-dolphin-g-phev-65-miles-ev-range-for-32000 — UK from £23,990, Germany EUR 28,990 / EUR 18,990 with incentives, 39 kW DC charging, 646 miles combined, first deliveries in September, 'first car specifically built for overseas markets'
  3. canberratimes.com.au/story/9308302/affordable-hybrid-byd-detailed — BYD has not confirmed an Australian launch of the Dolphin G DM-i (article dated 2026-07-10)
  4. akyga.com/news-list/93-how-to-charge-chinese-electric-cars-in-europe-gb-t-adapters-for-type-2-and-ccs2.html — GB/T is the EV charging standard used in China for AC and DC; CCS2-to-GB/T and Type 2-to-GB/T adapters exist (Akyga, 2025-08-27)

Figures are from the sources listed, checked 2026-10-28, and may change. CRAVEUO EV Export is an independent company, not affiliated with or authorized by BYD.

How to buy the BYD Dolphin G DM-i from China

  1. Choose the version and colour.
  2. A licensed Chinese exporter sends you a written quote.
  3. Sign the contract; you pay only after signing.
  4. Inspect the car, or see it on a video call, before it ships.
  5. It ships by RoRo or container and is delivered to you (DAP); a local customs agent clears it.

In the EU or the UK? We only export to private buyers for their own use, not to dealers. A China-market car needs individual approval (IVA) in your country before it can be registered — cost and time vary by country; EU import duty is 10%, plus your country's VAT. If a model can't get approval, we tell you straight away.

About CRAVEUO EV Export. CRAVEUO EV Export helps buyers outside China buy Chinese electric cars. Cars are exported by licensed Chinese export companies named in the contract; nothing is paid before the contract is signed. Ask us on this page, on WhatsApp or by e-mail.

Who runs CRAVEUO

Registered name
厦门海立信贸易有限公司
English name
Xiamen Halcyon Trading Co., Ltd.
Address
2F-1, No. 585-5 Tieshan Road, Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
Unified Social Credit Code
91350211MAKRGFCF59

Each order's formal quote and contract come from the licensed Chinese export company named in it; before you sign, we send you its business licence and export credentials to check.

BYD Dolphin G DM-i buyer questions

Is the BYD Dolphin G DM-i sold in China?

No. CarNewsChina calls it a model developed exclusively for Europe, and it is built in Szeged, Hungary (CarNewsChina, 2026-06-12). Electrek calls it BYD's first car specifically built for overseas markets (Electrek, 2026-07-09). We therefore show no China price.

How much does the BYD Dolphin G DM-i cost?

In the UK the Active starts at £23,990; in Germany it is listed at EUR 28,990 before incentives and EUR 18,990 with them (Electrek, 2026-07-09). These are European retail prices, not export prices from China. CRAVEUO EV Export gives a written quote per order if supply is possible.

What is the electric range of the BYD Dolphin G DM-i?

The Boost, Comfort and Sport trims have an 18.3 kWh battery and up to 105 km WLTP electric range; the Active has 7.42 kWh and 40 km (CarNewsChina, 2026-06-12). Electrek lists 646 miles combined range for the larger-battery trims (Electrek, 2026-07-09).

Can I buy a BYD Dolphin G DM-i outside Europe?

It depends on BYD's plans and on your country's rules. The car was launched for Europe and the UK; BYD has not confirmed Australia (Canberra Times, 2026-07-10). Send us your country and we will check what is possible. No delivery date is promised in advance.

How fast does the BYD Dolphin G DM-i charge?

The Boost, Comfort and Sport trims support 39 kW DC charging, from 10% to 80% in about 26 minutes; the Active charges on AC only, at 3.3 kW (Electrek, 2026-07-09). Our model page lists CCS2 and Type 2 connectors for the export version.

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