BYD · BYD SEAL DESIGN EV · Cars
BYD SEAL DESIGN EV Common
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 36,871 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the SEAL DESIGN EV
The BYD Seal (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹; pinyin: Bǐyàdí Hǎibào) is a battery electric mid-size sedan produced by BYD Auto. It is the second car of BYD's "Ocean Series" after the smaller BYD Dolphin hatchback, and is built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 and an 800-volt electrical platform. BYD also markets other models using the Seal nameplate, such as the Seal 07 DM-i, Seal 06 DM-i and Seal 05 DM-i plug-in hybrid sedans, Seal 06 EV electric sedan, Seal 06 GT electric hatchback and the Seal U SUV. An upcoming full-size sedan BYD Seal 08 is set to debut on March 5, 2026.
BYD SEAL DESIGN EV — questions & answers
How many BYD SEAL DESIGN EV are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 36,871 BYD SEAL DESIGN EV were still registered in the UK — 36,814 licensed and on the road, plus 57 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BYD SEAL DESIGN EV rare?
The BYD SEAL DESIGN EV is common, with 36,871 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BYD SEAL DESIGN EV increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BYD SEAL DESIGN EV on UK roads rose by 34,112 (1236.4%).
What fuel do most BYD SEAL DESIGN EV use?
Most BYD SEAL DESIGN EV run on plug-in hybrid — about 54% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric.
When did the BYD SEAL DESIGN EV peak?
The BYD SEAL DESIGN EV peaked at 36,871 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q4.