BYD Dolphin G: the £24k plug-in supermini that surprises

BYD is trying to shake up the supermini class with the Dolphin G, a compact plug-in hybrid priced at around £24,000. The aim is to deliver low running costs, easy driving and generous equipment at a price usually reserved for better-specified city cars.

The test points to a more practical than sporty setup, but with more space and features than average. For Italy, it could become interesting if it arrives with a competitive price and genuinely low running costs.