BYD’s new plug-in Super hatch packs 65 miles of EV range, promises to slash fuel costs
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- BYD unveiled the Dolphin G DM-i, its first Europe‑specific model, featuring a Super Hybrid system that can deliver up to 65 mi of pure electric range and a combined 646 mi.
- Dolphin G DM-i will be offered in three trims—Active, Boost, Comfort—and a Sport Edition, with the Active using a 7.42 kWh Blade Battery (24.8 mi WLTP electric range) and the higher trims using an 18.3 kWh Blade Battery (65 mi electric range).
- BYD says the Super Hybrid system cuts CO₂ emissions from 60 g/km to 32 g/km and achieves a weighted fuel consumption as low as 201.7 mpg when the battery is fully charged.
- Dolphin G DM-i features a front‑mounted 161 hp (120 kW) permanent‑magnet synchronous motor, 0‑62 mph in 8.3 seconds, and on‑board chargers of 3.3 kW (Active) or 6.6 kW (Boost/Comfort) with 39 kW DC fast‑charging (10‑80 % in 26 minutes).
- BYD equips all versions with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Google integration, and a suite of driver‑assistance systems, and plans UK sales this month with deliveries starting early fall.
Why it matters: European drivers gain a sub‑£25k hatch that can travel 65 mi on electricity alone and achieve 201.7 mpg fuel economy, cutting CO₂ to 32 g/km, while BYD expands its affordable PHEV line‑up and challenges conventional hybrids on price, emissions, and market share in Europe.
