Core Insights - BYD plans to launch a Europe-specific plug-in hybrid model, Dolphin G, in 2024, targeting competitors like Volkswagen Golf GTE and Toyota Prius [1][3] - The Dolphin G is based on the pure electric Dolphin model and will share core technology with Atto 2 DM-i, featuring dimensions of approximately 4.3 meters in length and 1.8 meters in width [1][3] Powertrain and Efficiency - The Dolphin G's power system consists of a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a front-mounted electric motor, capable of switching between series and parallel hybrid modes [3] - The combined power output of this system is expected to reach 193 kW, with a fuel consumption of approximately 1.8 liters per 100 kilometers and an electric-only range of about 90 kilometers [3] Market Strategy and Production - BYD's Vice President Li Ke stated that the Dolphin G is the first model truly tailored for the European market, rather than an adaptation of a Chinese model [3] - The company plans to initiate local production in Hungary, with the first models including Dolphin Surf and Atto 2, followed by the Dolphin G [3] - The Dolphin G will expand BYD's growing lineup of plug-in hybrids in Europe, joining models like Seal U DM-i, Seal 6 DM-i, Atto 2 DM-i, and others [3] Future Plans - BYD also intends to launch the Sealion 5 DM-i SUV in the UK, with plans for an Atto 3 plug-in hybrid version expected to be available around 2027 [3]