BYD · BYD SEAL · Cars
BYD SEAL Common
As of 2026 Q2, 51,814 BYD SEALs 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 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 36,157 (230.9%) 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 51,814 on the road.
Rarer than 7% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SEAL
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 08 electric and plug-in hybrid full-size sedan, Seal 07 electric and plug-in hybrid sedans, 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.
BYD SEAL — questions & answers
How many BYD SEAL are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 51,814 BYD SEAL were still registered in the UK — 51,684 licensed and on the road, plus 130 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BYD SEAL rare?
The BYD SEAL is common, with 51,814 still on the road, making it rarer than 7% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BYD SEAL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BYD SEAL on UK roads rose by 36,157 (230.9%).
What fuel do most BYD SEAL use?
Most BYD SEAL run on plug-in hybrid — about 65% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric.
When did the BYD SEAL peak?
The BYD SEAL peaked at 51,814 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q4.