Plug-in hybrid · 2026–
How much it costs to charge the BYD Dolphin G DM-i Active (7,4 kWh) 175 CV
7.4 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 4.4 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On a standard tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On an EV tariff, charge in the off-peak window (23h30 to 5h30; yours are in your tariff details).
| Standard (price cap) £0.2632/kWh, Ofgem price cap unit rate | £1.29 |
| EV tariff, off-peak £0.0760/kWh, 23h30 to 5h30 | £0.37 |
| EV tariff, peak £0.3500/kWh: avoid charging at these times | £1.71 |
| Ofgem price cap £0.2632/kWh, price cap unit rate | £1.29 |
With 7,456 miles a year, always charging at home costs about £549 on the standard tariff and £159 off-peak on an EV tariff: you save £390 a year. Note: on an EV tariff the peak rate is usually higher than the standard rate, so it pays off most if you can also move other usage into the off-peak hours.
Prices including VAT, from the Ofgem price cap and suppliers’ EV tariffs, checked on 2026-10. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 2 h 7 min |
| Commando socket or 16 A wallbox (3.7 kW) (the car only accepts 3.3 kW) | 1 h 29 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) (the car only accepts 3.3 kW) | 1 h 29 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a rapid charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or subscription. With an estimated median price on slow chargers (£0.60/kWh), charging from 20 to 80% costs about £2.66.
Open the mapHow much 62 miles costs
With the official consumption of 15.8 kWh/100 km (on the motorway, it is higher).
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the BYD Dolphin G DM-i Active (7,4 kWh) 175 CV at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (4.4 kWh into the battery) costs about £1.29 on the standard tariff and £0.37 off-peak on an EV tariff, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the BYD Dolphin G DM-i?
On a standard tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On an EV tariff, in the off-peak window (23h30 to 5h30), often less than a third of the standard rate. On Agile (a price every 30 minutes), in the cheapest half hours of the day.
How long does it take to charge the BYD Dolphin G DM-i at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 1 h 29 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 1 h 29 min on a 7 kW home charger.
Other BYD Dolphin G DM-i versions
- 18,3 kWh 212 CV (Boost / Comfort / Sport) 2026– · 18.3 kWh
Sources of the technical data: www.km77.com · www.byd.com