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BYD SEAL DESIGN EV Common
As of 2026 Q1, 50,601 BYD SEAL DESIGN EVs 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 41,281 (442.9%) 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 50,601 on the road.
Rarer than 7% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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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 2026 Q1, 50,601 BYD SEAL DESIGN EV were still registered in the UK — 50,491 licensed and on the road, plus 110 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 50,601 still on the road, making it rarer than 7% of the 2,429 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 41,281 (442.9%).
What fuel do most BYD SEAL DESIGN EV use?
Most BYD SEAL DESIGN EV run on plug-in hybrid — about 53% 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 50,601 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q4.