BYD Dolphin G
| BYD Dolphin G DM-i | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Model code | CNH |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | Hungary: Szeged |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B-segment) |
| Bodystyle | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | DM-i 5.0 platform |
| Related | BYD Atto 2 / Yuan Pro DM-i |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,610mm (102.8in) |
| Length | 4,160mm (163.8in) |
| Width | 1,825mm (71.9in) |
| Height | 1,575mm (62.0in) |
The BYD Dolphin G DM-i is a plug-in hybrid supermini car developed and produced by BYD Auto. Unveiled in May 2026, it is the first BYD vehicle sold in Europe developed specifically for overseas markets rather than adapted from a Chinese market model.
Background
[edit ]The Dolphin G DM-i was unveiled on 27 May 2026. BYD positioned it as a supermini targeting European markets including the United Kingdom and continental Europe, competing directly against established models such as the Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio, and Toyota Yaris.[1] BYD designed the vehicle with European urban driving conditions in mind.[2] BYD's executive vice president Stella Li described the B-segment as "one of the most important" in global markets and stated the vehicle was intended to make "sustainable mobility smarter, more practical and available to many more people across Europe."[3]
The Dolphin G DM-i is positioned as a counterpart to the BYD Dolphin and Dolphin Surf hatchbacks. Unlike those models, the Dolphin G DM-i uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain rather than a pure battery electric drivetrain.[2]
A full launch event was scheduled for June 2026, with first deliveries in Europe expected in autumn 2026.[4] It will be assembled in BYD's plant in Szeged, Hungary.[5]
- Rear view
- Interior
Powertrain
[edit ]The Dolphin G DM-i uses BYD's Super Hybrid DM-i system. Based on the related Atto 2 DM-i, which shares the same expected platform and system, the powertrain is anticipated to consist of a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine operating primarily as a generator, combined with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor producing approximately 145 kW (194 hp). Two BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate battery pack options are expected: a 7.8 kWh variant and an 18 kWh variant.[4] [6] BYD claims a combined WLTP driving range of over 1,000 km (620 mi) on a full charge and a full tank of fuel.[3]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ↑ Johnson, Peter (26 May 2026). "BYD built this low-cost PHEV specifically for global markets — And it gets +1,000 km range". Electrek. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- 1 2 "New BYD Dolphin G DM-i supermini revealed — UK's smallest PHEV". Autocar. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- 1 2 "BYD Dolphin G DM-i". BYD Media. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- 1 2 "New BYD Dolphin G DM-i supermini revealed". Autocar. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "BYD Dolphin G plug-in hybrid hatch revealed ahead of launch". WhichCar. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "BYD Dolphin G DM-i revealed: the Chinese supermini designed for Europe". Car Magazine. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.