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BYD SEALION 5 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,349 BYD SEALION 5s 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 2026 Q1.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,349).
Rarer than 26% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
About the SEALION 5
The BYD Sealion 05 DM-i (Chinese: 比亚迪海獅05 DM-i; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎishī 05 DM-i) is a plug-in hybrid compact crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. A sister model of the BYD Song Pro, the Sealion 05 DM-i is part of the "Sealion" (海狮; Hǎishī) line-up of SUVs under the Ocean Series product line-up that are distributed through Ocean Network dealerships in China.
BYD SEALION 5 — questions & answers
How many BYD SEALION 5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,349 BYD SEALION 5 were still registered in the UK — 2,349 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BYD SEALION 5 rare?
The BYD SEALION 5 is uncommon, with 2,349 still about, making it rarer than 26% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most BYD SEALION 5 use?
Most BYD SEALION 5 run on hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BYD SEALION 5 peak?
The BYD SEALION 5 peaked at 2,349 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2026 Q1.