features, price and technical sheet

BYD arrived with a clear premise: lead the electric car in Spain. Three years later, he has had no qualms about changing his strategy. They have proven that the plug-in hybrid is, for them, a perfect market niche for their interests. The best example: the two best-selling plug-in hybrids in Spain are theirs.

Now comes a third alternative that also has a best-selling spirit. Plug-in hybridization in a segment forgotten by this technology. A price that no one can match and that part of the 25,200 euros but which, with aid and campaigns, remains at 18,700 euros.

Does anyone give more than the BYD Dolphin G DM-i?

BYD Dolphin G DM-i technical data sheet

Very clear intentions

“The plug-in hybrid for everyone”

BYD’s claim in its press release directly points out what this new model in the Chinese company’s range wants to be. Given the success of BYD Seal U DM-i for those looking for a large plug-in hybrid SUV and the success of the BYD Atto 2 DM-i In a more contained size, the BYD Dolphin G DM-i arrives to position itself as the third angle of this triangle.

And it is that he BYD Dolphin G DM-i wants to position itself in the market as one of the cheapest plug-in hybrids. And, above all, offer this technology at a price and with a size that no one covers right now. Manufacturers have abandoned the small car when it comes to offering plug-in hybridization because the product became too expensive and with the departure of the Renault Captur, the market was left orphaned.

With just 4,160 meters long, this BYD Dolphin G DM-i will fill that gap with a car that starts at 25,200 euros before aid but which, with the discount campaigns and aid from the Auto+ Plan (they are approved but not yet delivered, BYD advances them) remains at just 18,700 euros. It is a price that has no rival. The most expensive option is 30,700 euros without aid or discounts and only 23,826 euros with the corresponding discounts.

We address this point first because it is the most striking thing about a car that will have two engines. Both have a 1.5 four-cylinder engine that develops 95 HP and an electric motor with 163 HP and 210 Nm that will drive the car in most situations. The one known as BYD’s Dual Mode is designed to prioritize the use of the combustion engine as a generator, operating the car as a series hybrid.

The most affordable option, Activateuses a small 7.42 kWh battery that is approved for 40 kilometers in completely electric mode. Above, the Comfort and Sport versions increase the battery capacity to 18.3 kWh and its range increases to 105 kilometers. In all versions, the combined range between gasoline and electricity aims to exceed 1,000 kilometers.

As for charging power, the Active option only uses slow charging and remains at 3.3 kW. It is not a bad option if you are clear that you are only going to charge at night and you want to save by hiring less charging power in the home or garage, but filling it from 15% requires investing about three hours.

The options Boost, Comfort and Sportthose with the large battery, support an alternating current charging power of 6.6 kW and fast charging reaches 39 kW. They can go from 10 to 80% electric autonomy in 26 minutes. These latest versions can be ordered with the Boost equipment that adds bidirectional charging.

The car also wants to position itself as a vehicle for all types of uses. Its 425 liters available (adding cargo space under the floor) are a lot for such a small car and plug-in hybrid technology that eats up much of the available storage space.

And inside it comes standard with front and rear parking sensors and a 10.1-inch screen. The top Boost version adds a 12.8-inch screen, heated front seats and steering wheel, and wireless charging for your mobile phone. And the Comfort versions already have a Google ecosystem integrated into the infotainment system, Head-Up Display and panoramic roof with curtain. Finally, the Sport trim adds some sportier specific details.

Therefore, the BYD Dolphin G DM-i has everything to become a bestseller with a knockdown price. Its Comfort finish (the first with a large battery) starts at 29,700 euros but can stay below 23,000 with aid and an exit campaign. For that price, there is nothing like it on the market.

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