BYD launches Dolphin G PHEV with 1,000‑km range
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The Dolphin G DM-i's design for Europe and the UK, combined with its 1,000 km range, suggests a strategic focus on mitigating range anxiety in markets where charging infrastructure may still be developing or less accessible.
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- BYD unveiled the Dolphin G DM-i, a compact plug‑in hatchback built exclusively for overseas markets, with a WLTP combined range exceeding 1,000 km (621 mi).
- Dolphin G DM-i will go on sale in Europe in June, with deliveries slated to begin by the end of summer.
- Dolphin G DM-i interior, shown in spy images from ThinkerCar, features a minimalist layout with a central floating infotainment screen, a small driver‑cluster display, and a three‑spoke steering wheel with physical buttons.
- Dolphin G DM-i uses BYD’s Super Hybrid (DM‑i) system, pairing a 1.5‑liter engine with a 194 hp (145 kW) front‑mounted electric motor and offering two LFP battery packs (7.8 kWh and 18 kWh).
- Stella Li said the B‑segment is a key market and the Dolphin G is expected to be a cornerstone of BYD’s overseas expansion.
Why it matters: BYD will capture new European buyers with a low‑cost, 1,000‑km PHEV, expanding its market share as domestic price wars tighten, while EU consumers gain a competitively priced hybrid alternative.
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