BYD Dolphin G Business & Personal Car Leasing Offers

The Dolphin G sits alongside the fully electric Dolphin and the smaller Dolphin Surf in BYD's growing UK hatchback line-up, though it's a distinctly different car from both. Revealed in May 2026 and confirmed for UK pricing in July 2026, with first deliveries due from September, it's the first BYD model developed specifically for European roads. As a five-door hatchback, it suits drivers who want more everyday space and flexibility than a typical small car, without stepping up to a larger family hatchback.

Until now, plug-in hybrid technology has typically been reserved for larger family cars and SUVs, leaving small hatchbacks limited to petrol, mild hybrid or full hybrid power. The Dolphin G changes that, using BYD's Super Hybrid DM-i system and Blade Battery technology. It's currently the only small plug-in hybrid of its kind, making BYD Dolphin G leasing a distinct option for business and personal customers.

- Body Type: Hatchback

- Fuel Type: Petrol Plug-in Hybrid

- Electric Range: Up to 65 miles (WLTP)

- Seats: 5

- Boot Size: 425 litres

Key Specifications

BYD Dolphin G leasing includes four trims.

- Active: Opens the range with the smaller 7.4kWh battery, offering 24.8 miles of electric-only range. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, a 10.1-inch touchscreen and BYD's core driver assistance suite, including adaptive cruise control and blind spot detection, as standard.

- Boost: Steps up to the larger 18.3kWh battery, extending electric-only range to 65 miles, while adding DC rapid charging on top of the Active's AC-only charging. It also gains heated front seats, privacy glass, wireless phone charging and a larger 12.8-inch touchscreen.

- Comfort: Keeps the same 18.3kWh battery, and adds 18-inch alloy wheels, a head-up display, a 360-degree camera, Google Built-in infotainment and an electrically adjustable driver's seat.

- Sport: Tops the range with the same powertrain and range as Boost and Comfort, distinguished by black 18-inch alloy wheels and vegan suede upholstery with orange or blue accents, exclusive to two exterior colour options.

Cost-option paint is available across the range for £750, adding four further colours (Skiing White, Time Grey, Obsidian Black and Ocean Blue) to the standard Sunset Orange finish. Sport models are limited to Sunset Orange or Ocean Blue only, matched to the orange or blue interior accents. Availability can vary by trim and current manufacturer ordering options.

Engine & Performance

The Dolphin G uses BYD's Super Hybrid DM-i system, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a front-mounted electric motor and a Blade Battery. Two power and battery outputs are available: a 7.4kWh battery producing 176bhp on Active, and a larger 18.3kWh battery producing 212bhp on Boost, Comfort and Sport.

The 7.4kWh battery offers 24.8 miles of electric-only range and a combined range of up to 633 miles, with a weighted fuel consumption of 108.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 29g/km. The 18.3kWh battery extends electric-only range to 65 miles and combined range to 646 miles, improving weighted fuel consumption to 201.7mpg and reducing CO2 to 9g/km. Both versions share a 0-60mph time of 8.3 seconds and a top speed of 112mph. Active charges via 3.3kW AC only, while Boost, Comfort and Sport add 6.6kW AC and up to 39kW DC rapid charging.

Exterior Features

Every Dolphin G comes with LED headlights, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and rain-sensing wipers as standard, regardless of trim. Active and Boost models sit on 16-inch alloy wheels, while Comfort and Sport step up to 18-inch alloys, with Sport's finished in black for a sportier stance.

Sunset Orange pearlescent paint is the standard colour across the range. Four further options, Skiing White, Time Grey, Obsidian Black and Ocean Blue, are available as a £750 cost option on Active, Boost and Comfort. Sport is limited to Sunset Orange or Ocean Blue only, matched to its black interior with orange or blue accents.

Interior Features

Active and Boost trims get a 10.1-inch and 12.8-inch touchscreen respectively, while Comfort and Sport carry the larger 12.8-inch screen with Google Built-in, adding Google Maps, Google Assistant and access to the Play Store.

Comfort equipment builds progressively through the range. Boost introduces heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging and rear air vents with USB-C ports for rear passengers. Comfort adds an electrically adjustable driver's seat, a panoramic roof and a 360-degree camera, while Sport is trimmed in vegan suede with orange or blue accents to match its exterior colour choice.

Boot space totals 425 litres with all seats in place, extending to 1,225 litres with the 60:40 split-folding rear bench folded down. There's also dedicated underfloor storage for charging cables, keeping them out of the main load area.

Safety Features

Six airbags are fitted as standard across the range, and every version includes autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control.

Front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera and Emergency Lane Keeping Assist are also standard across the line-up, alongside front and rear cross traffic alert with automatic braking. Comfort and Sport add a 360-degree camera for a clearer view when manoeuvring, along with a head-up display that keeps key information in the driver's eyeline.

Technology Overview

- 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, with a 10.1-inch touchscreen on Active and a larger 12.8-inch touchscreen on Boost, Comfort and Sport

- Google Built-in on Comfort and Sport, adding Google Maps, Google Assistant and Play Store access to the infotainment system

- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus intelligent voice control ("Hi BYD"), fitted across the range

- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability on Boost, Comfort and Sport, allowing the battery to power external devices

- Over-the-air software updates as standard across all trims

Why Choose a BYD Dolphin G lease with Synergy?

BYD Dolphin G leasing with Synergy gives you access to a plug-in hybrid small hatchback, with a choice of four trims and two battery options. Whether you're looking at a BYD Dolphin G business lease or a BYD Dolphin G personal lease, our team can help you compare trims, mileage terms and initial rental options.

Every BYD Dolphin G lease includes our Best Price Guarantee, free UK mainland delivery and support from a dedicated account manager. You'll speak to the same person throughout your lease rather than a different contact each time, so there's one point of contact from your initial enquiry through to delivery and beyond. Optional maintenance can also be added to your lease, helping cover routine servicing, maintenance and tyres.

Synergy is one of the UK's leading leasing providers, with an award-winning customer experience. We've achieved the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026 and were named Broker of the Year at the Broker News Awards in 2024 and 2025.

Business Leasing

A BYD Dolphin G business lease is well suited to companies and company car drivers who want a small plug-in hybrid with a decent electric range. Fleet leasing with the Dolphin G gives businesses a compact hatchback that helps lower fleet-wide emissions, without asking drivers to change how or where they charge.

Personal Leasing

A BYD Dolphin G personal lease is a straightforward way to drive a new plug-in hybrid without buying it outright. It suits drivers who want the everyday running costs of an electric car but aren't ready to rely solely on public charging for longer trips, with fixed monthly payments and no long-term commitment to ownership.

BYD Dolphin G lease offers can be built around your annual mileage, contract length and initial rental, giving you a clear monthly cost for the duration of your agreement.

Find your BYD Dolphin G lease today

Browse our latest BYD Dolphin G lease deals online or get in touch with our team for a personalised quote. We'll help you compare BYD Dolphin G leasing deals and find a lease that suits your budget, mileage and requirements.

Looking for something similar?

If you're considering a BYD Dolphin G lease, a few other efficient small cars are worth a look.

- Toyota Yaris: A self-charging hybrid built on Toyota's decades of experience refining the technology, with a reputation for reliability that's hard to match. It doesn't offer the Dolphin G's electric-only range or plug-in charging, but suits drivers who want a proven hybrid system.

- Chery Tiggo 4: One of the best-value hybrids, priced from £19,995 with a self-charging hybrid system returning up to 53.2mpg. It's a compact SUV rather than a hatchback, so it suits drivers who want a higher driving position and low running costs over the Dolphin G's electric-only range.

- MG3: A small hybrid hatchback priced from £18,495, undercutting the Dolphin G with straightforward full-hybrid power. It's a practical alternative for drivers who want low running costs in a smaller footprint, without the Dolphin G's electric-only driving.