BYD · BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV · Cars
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,300).
Rarer than 24% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
The BYD Seagull (Chinese: 比亚迪海鸥; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎi'ōu) is a battery electric city car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2023. Positioned below the Dolphin within BYD's line-up, it is currently the smallest BYD vehicle, occupying the A00-class in Chinese segmentation (equivalent to European A-segment). It is part of the Ocean Series product line and marketed in China through Ocean Network-branded dealerships and stores. The car is sold in some Latin American markets as the BYD Dolphin Mini, in Europe as the BYD Dolphin Surf, and in some Asia-Pacific markets as the BYD Atto 1.
As of 2025 Q4, 3,300 BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV were still registered in the UK — 3,291 licensed and on the road, plus 9 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
The BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV is uncommon, with 3,300 still about, making it rarer than 24% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Over the last year the number of BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV on UK roads rose by 1,848 (127.3%).
Most BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
The BYD DOLPHIN COMFORT EV peaked at 3,300 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.