ChinaBYD published the first official photographs of the Dolphin G DM-i on 26 May 2026. A full reveal is expected within weeks; dealer deliveries are expected before the end of summer.
The Dolphin G is built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 and measures 4,160 mm in length - 130 mm shorter than the electric Dolphin sold in Europe and 170 mm longer than the Dolphin Surf. It sits squarely in the B-segment, where the Volkswagen Polo, Opel Corsa, and Toyota Yaris compete.
Powertrain - DM-i plug-in hybrid. European media reports suggest the setup is similar to the BYD Atto 2: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine producing 98 hp, paired with an electric motor. Two configurations are expected: 166 hp combined with a 7.8 kWh battery (40 km EV range WLTP) or 212 hp combined with an 18 kWh battery (90 km EV range WLTP). Total range in either case exceeds 1,000 km.
Design - smooth surfaces, stretched headlights, flush door handles, and a floating roofline are visible in the teaser images. The rear and interior have not been shown.
Pricing - not announced. BYD has not confirmed European pricing or a specific on-sale date beyond “late summer 2026.”
The Dolphin G is a direct response to European import tariffs on Chinese EVs, which do not apply to PHEVs in the same way. BYD’s DM-i system has a strong record in China - the Qin Plus DM-i and Song Plus DM-i are consistently among the country’s best-selling PHEVs.
The BYD Dolphin G is a B-segment DM-i plug-in hybrid hatchback for European and export markets. The range opens at 175 hp on a 7.4 kWh battery (40 km EV range) and tops out at 212 hp with an 18 kWh battery and up to 105 km of WLTP electric range. Total range exceeds 1,000 km. Length 4,160 mm. Prices in Italy and Spain run from 25,000 euros.
