BYD · BYD SEAL 6 · Cars
BYD SEAL 6 Rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (486 in the latest data).
Rarer than 43% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
About the SEAL 6
The BYD Seal 06 DM-i (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹06DM-i; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎibào 06 DM-i) is a plug-in hybrid mid-size car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is available as a sedan and station wagon. A sister model of the BYD Qin L DM-i, the Seal 06 DM-i is part of Ocean Series line-up that are distributed through Ocean Network dealerships, positioned between the smaller Seal 05 DM-i and the larger Seal 07 DM-i.
BYD SEAL 6 — questions & answers
How many BYD SEAL 6 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 486 BYD SEAL 6 were still registered in the UK — 486 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BYD SEAL 6 rare?
The BYD SEAL 6 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (486), making it rarer than 43% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most BYD SEAL 6 use?
Most BYD SEAL 6 run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BYD SEAL 6 peak?
The BYD SEAL 6 peaked at 486 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q4.