BYD · BYD SEAL 6 · Cars
BYD SEAL 6 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,825 BYD SEAL 6s 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 2025 Q4.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,825).
Rarer than 29% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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 2026 Q1, 1,825 BYD SEAL 6 were still registered in the UK — 1,825 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 uncommon, with 1,825 still about, making it rarer than 29% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most BYD SEAL 6 use?
Most BYD SEAL 6 run on plug-in hybrid — about 62% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.
When did the BYD SEAL 6 peak?
The BYD SEAL 6 peaked at 1,825 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q4.