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BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV Uncommon
As of 2025 Q4, 2,673 BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EVs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2023 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,457 (119.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,673).
Rarer than 25% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the DOLPHIN DESIGN EV
The BYD Dolphin (Chinese: 比亚迪海豚; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎitún) is a battery electric hatchback produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto since 2021. A subcompact (B-segment) hatchback, the Dolphin is positioned above the Seagull in the Chinese market and part of BYD's Ocean Series. The Dolphin has been exported to overseas markets such as Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia since 2023 with lengthened dimensions to satisfy more stringent crash safety standards, and placing it in the compact or C-segment space.
BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV — questions & answers
How many BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 2,673 BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV were still registered in the UK — 2,671 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV rare?
The BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV is uncommon, with 2,673 still about, making it rarer than 25% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV on UK roads rose by 1,457 (119.8%).
What fuel do most BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV use?
Most BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV peak?
The BYD DOLPHIN DESIGN EV peaked at 2,673 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.