BYD Dolphin G 2026– car dimensions: 4160 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1575 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,555 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The Comfort grade gets a 12.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Google built-in. Automatic climate control is standard. Front and rear parking sensors come with a 360-degree camera system. Adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection and lane keep assist are fitted across the range.
Boot holds 425 litres with seats up, rising to 1225 litres when the 40:60 split rear bench folds flat. An extra 45-litre underfloor compartment is useful for the charge cable.
Braked and unbraked towing limits are both 750 kg. Payload is listed at 485 kg. V2L lets the car power external devices up to 3.3 kW, handy for light work or camping use.
The cabin feels airy and spacious for a B-segment hatch thanks to the panoramic roof with electric sunshade and long wheelbase. Front seats offer electric multi-way adjustment with lumbar support on the driver side plus heating. Materials mix fabric and vegan leather. the high seating position suits most drivers, rear legroom works for adults and the 425-litre boot is class-leading.
WLTP weighted fuel use 1.4 l/100 km with 18.3 kWh battery
Pure-electric range 105 km WLTP, total range up to 1040 km
Service every 12 months or 15 000 km
Vehicle warranty 6 years/150 000 km, battery 8 years/250 000 km
Full ADAS suite standard including AEB, ACC, lane keep, blind-spot and driver monitor
Multiple airbags, ISOFIX, child presence detection and TPMS standard
The Comfort grade runs the 18.3 kWh Blade LFP battery and 212 PS system. Weighted consumption sits at 1.4 l/100 km. when the battery is empty the figure rises to 4.5 l/100 km. Electric range reaches 105 km combined and city range is higher. The 42-litre tank plus full charge yields up to 1040 km total. AC charging is 6.6 kW and DC peaks at 39 kW for a 10-80 % top-up in about 26 minutes. V2L is included.
Service intervals are set at 12 months or 15 000 km. The vehicle carries a 6-year/150 000 km warranty and the battery an 8-year/250 000 km cover. Routine checks cover oil, filters and hybrid components on the stated schedule.
Safety kit is extensive and standard across the range. It includes adaptive and intelligent cruise, emergency lane keeping, lane departure assist, automatic emergency braking, front and rear cross-traffic alert with braking, blind-spot detection, driver monitoring and door-open warning. Airbags cover front, side and curtain positions. ISOFIX points, child presence detection and tyre-pressure monitoring are fitted. No Euro NCAP rating has been published yet.
Day-to-day living is straightforward: the large boot, long range and low fuel use keep costs down when charged regularly. Keyless entry, digital key and Google-built-in infotainment simplify ownership. Materials are functional rather than luxurious, yet the equipment list and space make the car easy to live with for urban and longer trips.
Length 4160 mm, Width 1825 mm, Height 1575 mm, Wheelbase 2610 mm (Dolphin G 2026–present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD media press kit, German BYD DOLPHIN G DM-i brochure PDF, ADAC Comfort page.