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BYD SEALION Common
As of 2026 Q2, 15,348 BYD SEALIONs 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 2025 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 14,143 (1173.7%) 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 15,348 on the road.
Rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the SEALION
The BYD Sealion 7, also sold in China as the BYD Sealion 07 EV (Chinese: 比亚迪海狮07 EV; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎishī 07 EV), is a battery electric mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is the first vehicle of the Sealion (海狮; Hǎishī) family of SUVs under the Ocean Series product line-up.
BYD SEALION — questions & answers
How many BYD SEALION are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 15,348 BYD SEALION were still registered in the UK — 15,275 licensed and on the road, plus 73 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BYD SEALION rare?
The BYD SEALION is common, with 15,348 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BYD SEALION increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BYD SEALION on UK roads rose by 14,143 (1173.7%).
What fuel do most BYD SEALION use?
Most BYD SEALION run on electric — about 66% of those still registered, with the rest split across plug-in hybrid.
When did the BYD SEALION peak?
The BYD SEALION peaked at 15,348 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q1.