BYD Dolphin G (2026 onwards) | Expert Rating

Summary

The BYD Dolphin G is a compact hatchback with the unique selling point of being the only plug-in hybrid supermini currently available in the UK.

“It’s spacious with a big boot”, says Parkers’ Amrit Kaur, “and, if running 65 miles on electric power alone while still having the flexibility of a petrol engine sounds good to you, it’s worth considering.”

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Reviewers generally agree that the Dolphin G is a sensible compact motoring choice, which The Independent’s Steve Fowler calls BYD’s “most convincing” car yet, and Electrifying.com’s James Batchelor says “looks and feels like an Atto 2 SUV but in a more traditional small car package.”

Matt Robinson of Auto Express calls the supermini a “perfectly proficient little runaround” that “promises terrific value” to help you “overlook its flaws”, such as a “gritty low-speed ride” and a lethargic throttle response.

The Car Expert’s own Andrew Charman suggests that buyers avoid the entry-level model and its lower electric-only range, and concludes that, “while there are some niggles, none of them are a deal breaker”, praising the BYD for its fuel efficiency, big boot and competitive price tag.

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As of the time of writing, we are waiting for more reviews to be published and to collect running cost estimations for the model before giving the car an Expert Rating score. Check back soon!

Key specifications

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Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of September 2026, the BYD Dolphin G has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of September 2026, the BYD Dolphin G has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

No data yet

As of September 2026, we don’t have independently verified data available for the BYD Dolphin G. Check back again soon.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the BYD Dolphin G

BYD’s new car warranty is better than average, and better than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Dolphin G.

The duration is six years, with a limit of 93,750 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, the plug-in hybrid has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the BYD Dolphin G

As of September 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the BYD Dolphin G. However, recall information is updated regularly, so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local BYD dealer.

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