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BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 3,798 BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT 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 1,621 (74.5%) 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 (3,798).
Rarer than 23% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the DOLPHIN COMFORT EV
The BYD Seagull (Chinese: 比亚迪海鸥; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎi'ōu) is a battery electric city car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2023. Positioned below the Dolphin within BYD's line-up, it is currently the smallest BYD vehicle, occupying the A00-class in Chinese segmentation (equivalent to European A-segment). It is part of the Ocean Series product line and marketed in China through Ocean Network-branded dealerships and stores. The car is sold in some Latin American markets as the BYD Dolphin Mini, in Europe as the BYD Dolphin Surf, and in some Asia-Pacific markets as the BYD Atto 1.
BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV — questions & answers
How many BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 3,798 BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV were still registered in the UK — 3,793 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV rare?
The BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV is uncommon, with 3,798 still about, making it rarer than 23% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV on UK roads rose by 1,621 (74.5%).
What fuel do most BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV use?
Most BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV peak?
The BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV peaked at 3,798 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.