BYD Dolphin G – a plug-in hybrid for small cars

Test Drive BYD Dolphin G—a Plug-In Hybrid for Small Cars

2026-06-17 From Andreas Wehner Andreas Wehne | Translated by AI 4 min Reading Time

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With its latest model—the first to also be built in the Hungarian factory—BYD takes on Polo, Corsa & Co. There's already a decent discount at launch.

The BYD Dolphin "G DM-i" with plug-in hybrid drive is set to compete in the B-segment.(Image: Wehner - VCG) — The BYD Dolphin "G DM-i" with plug-in hybrid drive is set to compete in the B-segment.
(Image: Wehner - VCG)

The offering in the small car segment is shrinking. For many manufacturers, vehicles in the Polo class are no longer profitable. However, the Chinese manufacturer BYD is now entering with a very special model: With the Dolphin "G DM-i," the automaker is bringing a plug-in hybrid drive into the B-segment.

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