Overview
- BYD unveiled the Dolphin G DM‑i on Tuesday as its first car developed specifically for European customers and will show it in Berlin in June and at Goodwood in July with deliveries due by the end of summer.
- The company says the Dolphin G uses its DM Super Hybrid system with a 1.5‑litre petrol engine, a front electric motor and an LFP Blade battery and claims about 90 km of electric range on the WLTP cycle and more than 1,000 km combined on a full tank and full charge.
- Final prices and full specifications have not been published; multiple outlets estimate a UK entry price of roughly £20–23k which would undercut many B‑segment rivals if confirmed.
- BYD is leaning on European localisation for the model, pointing to Budapest R&D work and likely production at the Szeged, Hungary plant to cut import exposure and speed market rollout.
- BYD India has teased DM‑i hybrids and local media expect Sealion 6 or Atto 2 PHEV introductions there while key technical details such as battery capacities, confirmed EV range by trim and DC fast‑charging capability remain unconfirmed and will be revealed ahead of launch.