BYD's Dolphin G DM-i plug-in hybrid starts UK deliveries this month from £23,990, with a £250-a-month deal during BYD's 10–21 September sales event. Trims, range and who it suits.
Changan opened China pre-orders for the Qiyuan Q06 from 147,900 yuan. Battery-electric trims claim 700 km CLTC and 6C charging. Not a UK or UAE listing, and not a PHEV.
NHTSA opened Audit Query AQ26002 into Tesla Cybercab's FMVSS self-certification after Austin robotaxi rides began Sept 3. Here's what the audit covers.
SMMT counted 13,707 UK plug-in hybrids in August — 14.5% of new cars and the fastest powertrain growth. Battery EVs were 29.8%. Combined plug-in share 44.3%.
New AutoMotive counted 27,876 UK battery EVs in August — 29.7% of new cars, the largest fuel type. Tesla, Kia EV3, and BYD Atto 3 are already listed. Hybrid ~29% is not a PHEV-only share.
JLR opened UK orders for Range Rover Electric from £154,070. Live catalogue still lists 117 kWh / UK Announced. Separate from the P460e plug-in hybrid.
Lexus added DC fast charging and a 23 kWh pack to the 2027 NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. The live UK catalogue still lists the 18.1 kWh, 71 km car. Not a BEV; no US MSRP.
Nissan pulled a no-plug Rogue series hybrid to US dealers in November 2026. It is not a PHEV. Live catalogue still starts with the Leaf (US BEV) and Kia’s Sorento plug-in hybrid (US/UK).