BYD · BYD DOLPHIN · Cars
BYD DOLPHIN Common
As of 2026 Q2, 15,409 BYD DOLPHINs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar 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 9,926 (181.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 15,409 on the road.
Rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the DOLPHIN
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 — questions & answers
How many BYD DOLPHIN are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 15,409 BYD DOLPHIN were still registered in the UK — 15,386 licensed and on the road, plus 23 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BYD DOLPHIN rare?
The BYD DOLPHIN is common, with 15,409 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BYD DOLPHIN increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BYD DOLPHIN on UK roads rose by 9,926 (181.0%).
What fuel do most BYD DOLPHIN use?
Most BYD DOLPHIN run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BYD DOLPHIN peak?
The BYD DOLPHIN peaked at 15,409 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.