The all-new BYD Dolphin has been named the best new car on sale by the industry-leading, plain English motoring website, Carbuyer.co.uk. BYD led the winners in 18 other categories as part of the Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2024.
Carbuyer’s judges were bowled over by the Dolphin’s practical cabin, solid build quality, plentiful in-car tech, and impressive overall value-for-money. As well as being named Carbuyer Car of the Year 2024, the electric hatchback also scooped the coveted Best Small Electric Car award.
The Carbuyer judging panel said: “Compact on the outside, spacious on the inside, the BYD Dolphin is efficient, good to drive, loaded with tech and, with the bigger of the two batteries, comes with a sensible real-world range. It might not be pocket change, but the Dolphin costs a good chunk less than its mainstream rivals.
“It really is quite extraordinary how a brand you’ve never heard of – albeit one that sells millions of cars in its home market – can so drastically undercut the competition and still offer such a compelling package. The BYD Dolphin isn’t a cheap car, it’s a great-value car. There’s a difference.”
Bono Ge, Country Manager of BYD UK, said: “We are immensely proud of the BYD Dolphin’s accomplishments in winning the Carbuyer.co.uk Car of the Year and Small Electric Car of the Year awards. This recognition reflects our commitment to advancing electric mobility and providing consumers with exceptional choices that align with their environmental values.”
Other notable winners included the Dacia Jogger, which won Carbuyer’s Best Family Car award, the Tesla Model Y, which scooped Best Company Car, and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, which was awarded Best Large Electric Car for 2024. Skoda was the most successful brand overall, with the Fabia, Octavia Estate, and outgoing Kodiaq, earning the maker three class wins.
Since celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2020, Carbuyer continues to go from strength to strength. Hundreds of thousands of users visit carbuyer.co.uk every month for help and advice on finding the right car for their needs, with the site supported by the ever-growing Carbuyer YouTube channel.
Carbuyer sets the online benchmark for easy-to-understand news and reviews, plus tips and advice, and remains the only automotive website approved by the Plain English Campaign.
Carbuyer Car of the Year 2024 winners
- Best Small Car: Skoda Fabia
- Best Small Family Car: Hyundai Kona
- Best Family Car: Dacia Jogger
- Best Large Family Car: Skoda Kodiaq
- Best Estate Car: Skoda Octavia Estate
- Best Small Company Car: Cupra Born
- Best Company Car: Tesla Model Y
- Best Sports Car: BMW 2 Series Coupe
- Best Hot Hatchback: Hyundai i20 N
- Best Hot SUV: Cupra Formentor
- Best Convertible: MINI Convertible
- Best Pickup: Ford Ranger
- Best Small Electric Car: BYD Dolphin
- Best Family Electric Car: MG4
- Best Large Electric Car: Volkswagen ID.Buzz
- Best Hybrid: Honda Civic
- Best Plug-in Hybrid: Mercedes C-Class
- Best Large Plug-in Hybrid: Lexus NX
- Carbuyer Car Of The Year: BYD Dolphin
