BYD SEAL DESIGN EV · VOLKSWAGEN ID4
Both the BYD SEAL DESIGN EV and the VOLKSWAGEN ID4 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2025 Q4 there are 36,871 BYD SEAL DESIGN EVs versus 36,406 VOLKSWAGEN ID4s still on UK roads. The VOLKSWAGEN ID4 is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (BYD SEAL DESIGN EV +1236.4%, VOLKSWAGEN ID4 +35.7%).
| BYD SEAL DESIGN EV | VOLKSWAGEN ID4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2025 Q4) | 36,871 | 36,406 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 36,814 | 36,187 |
| SORN (off-road) | 57 | 219 |
| Peak | 36,871 (2025 Q4) | 36,406 (2025 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 34,112 (+1236.4%) yr/yr | ▲ 9,574 (+35.7%) yr/yr |
The VOLKSWAGEN ID4 is rarer: 36,406 are left in the UK as of 2025 Q4, compared with 36,871 of the BYD SEAL DESIGN EV.
As of 2025 Q4 there are 36,871 BYD SEAL DESIGN EV and 36,406 VOLKSWAGEN ID4 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.