New BYD Dolphin G Deals

Overview of the BYD Dolphin G

Plug-in hybrids almost always arrive as SUVs or saloons. In the supermini class the Dolphin G is a rare exception, pairing up to 65 miles of electric range with the reach of a full petrol tank.

Most rivals this size ask you to choose petrol or full electric. The Dolphin G gives you both, on one compact footprint built for everyday streets.

Its 18.3kWh Blade Battery covers up to 65 miles of pure-electric range. If your daily commute sits inside that figure, you could drive most of the week on electricity alone, saving the petrol engine for longer trips and weekends away.

That range comes from BYD Super Hybrid with DM technology. Dual Mode means the Dolphin G runs as an electric vehicle (EV) until the battery is low, then blends in the petrol engine for a combined range of up to 646 miles. So a low battery never leaves you hunting for a charger.

BYD is one of the world's largest makers of new-energy vehicles, and the Dolphin G is the first car it designed specifically for Europe. Vertu offers it in four trims: Active, Boost, Comfort and Sport.

Entry-level Active uses a smaller 7.4kWh battery for up to 24.9 miles of electric running, while Boost, Comfort and Sport share the larger 18.3kWh pack. If most of your week fits inside 65 miles, you can run on electricity and keep the petrol engine in reserve for the journeys that need it. For most drives it responds like an electric car: quiet, immediate and petrol-free.

New BYD Dolphin G Interior

Inside, the Dolphin G puts space and simplicity first, and its boot is where that shows most. Capacity runs to a 425-litre boot, more than many family hatchbacks from the class above.

Fold the 40:60 split-folding rear seats and that opens up to 1,225 litres. That is enough for a pushchair, a full weekly shop or a flat-pack run, in a car short enough for city parking.

That practicality comes from clever packaging. A column-mounted gear selector frees the space between the front seats for a two-level storage area, a cupholder and, on most versions, a wireless smartphone charger.

Ahead of you sits an 8.8-inch digital driver's display, paired with a floating touchscreen: 10.1 inches on Active and 12.8 inches from Boost upward. Comfort and Sport add built-in Google, bringing Google Maps and Google Assistant straight to the dashboard.

Comfort and above introduce a widescreen head-up display and a panoramic roof with an electric sunshade, features usually found a class or two higher. Upholstery climbs with the range too, from cloth on Active to vegan leather on Comfort and a two-tone vegan suede finish on Sport.

New BYD Dolphin G Exterior

The Dolphin G wears BYD's Ocean-inspired design language over a footprint built for real streets. At 4,160mm long and 1,825mm wide, it slots neatly into tight urban parking.

Yet its 2,610mm wheelbase, long for the class, is exactly what delivers the cabin and boot space inside. You park something supermini-sized, then step into room a size class up.

A single shoulder line runs from the front wing to the tail, and a floating roof effect gives the profile a sense of movement. Signature LED lighting front and rear, plus an integrated rear spoiler housing the third brake light, finish the look.

Wheels step up through the range. Active and Boost sit on 16-inch alloys, Comfort moves to 18-inch alloys, and Sport fits a darker 18-inch design with discreet badging for a sharper stance. Paint spans Skiing White, Time Grey, Obsidian Black and Ocean Blue, with an Orange Sunset pearlescent option; Sport is offered in Ocean Blue or Orange Sunset only.

BYD Dolphin G Trims and Specifications

Four trims make up the Dolphin G range, and choosing between them comes down to battery size and equipment. Active opens the range with the 7.4kWh battery, 16-inch alloys, LED lights, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, cloth seats, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

Boost is the sweet spot for most customers. It switches to the 18.3kWh battery for the full 65-mile electric range. On top of that come a 12.8-inch touchscreen, heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless charging and, usefully, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) for powering appliances from the car.

Comfort layers on the head-up display, panoramic roof, 360-degree view camera, an electric driver's seat with lumbar support, 18-inch alloys and built-in Google. Sport keeps that specification and adds its darker wheels and suede-trimmed cabin. The table below shows how features and equipment split across the four trims.

BYD UK warranty: 6 years / 93,750 miles vehicle cover, 8 years / 93,750 miles drive-unit cover and 8 years / 125,000 miles Blade Battery cover, whichever comes first. Terms may vary by model; your local Vertu dealership can confirm the cover for the Dolphin G.

BYD Dolphin G Engines and Performance

Every Dolphin G shares one Super Hybrid powertrain, so performance stays consistent while battery size and charging change across the range. The system pairs a 163PS electric motor with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, and the motor drives the wheels most of the time for the quiet, immediate response of an EV.

That motor delivers 210Nm from a standstill, enough for 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds. It makes the Dolphin G feel brisk in town and confident when you need to join a motorway at speed.

Boost, Comfort and Sport add 39kW DC rapid charging, taking the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 26 minutes. A motorway coffee stop is roughly all it takes to restore the electric miles. Active charges at up to 3.3kW AC, while Boost and above step up to a 6.6kW on-board charger.

On battery power the Dolphin G drives with zero tailpipe emissions, and in EV mode it behaves like a full electric car until the charge runs low. BYD quotes combined CO₂ emissions as low as 9g/km on Boost, Comfort and Sport. The figures below compare battery, range, charging and performance across the range.

*WLTP figures are recorded under controlled laboratory conditions and offer a helpful guide for comparing models, though they may not always reflect real-world driving. Actual range and efficiency will vary with weather, driving style, road conditions, and vehicle load.

Where Can You Buy the New BYD Dolphin G?

You can explore the new BYD Dolphin G across Vertu's BYD new car range, with colleagues ready to walk you through every trim in person or online. Whether the electric-led Boost suits your commute or the fully loaded Sport catches your eye, our team can match a trim to how you actually drive.

As one of the UK's BYD retailers, Vertu can talk you through the four trims, arrange a test drive and help you weigh the Dolphin G against other BYD cars in the range. Book an appointment at your nearest dealership to see it up close.

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Learn More About Dolphin G Price Options

Dolphin G UK price depends on the trim and options you choose, and the clearest way to compare is a personalised quotation from your local dealership. Our colleagues will talk you through the Active, Boost, Comfort and Sport trims and how each one fits your budget.

They can also explain finance options such as PCP and HP, and value your current car for part-exchange against a new Dolphin G. Contact your nearest Vertu dealership for a quotation tailored to you, or ask about BYD dealerships near you.

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