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Every BYD electric car on sale in the UK with prices, range and our verdict on each.
The BYD Atto 3 Evo is a roomy, quick-charging electric family SUV with 316 miles of WLTP range from £38,990, a big improvement on the original car. Buy the rear-wheel-drive Design if you want space, kit and fast charging and can charge at home; look elsewhere if you care how a car drives, want the most range for your money or are tempted by the 330 kW Excellence.
The BYD Dolphin is a spacious, generously equipped electric hatchback with 265 miles of WLTP range, a five-star Euro NCAP rating and a six-year warranty, judged here on published data and UK reviews. Buy one if you want rear-seat room and a long kit list and you charge at home; look elsewhere if you rely on rapid chargers, need a big boot or want the most range for your money.
The BYD Seal suits a driver who charges at home, covers long motorway miles and wants a quick, comfortable, fully equipped electric saloon with a six-year warranty, and the rear-wheel-drive Design is the version to buy. It does not suit buyers who need an estate-sized boot, rely on rapid chargers on tight schedules, or want the most range for the money, where the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai IONIQ 6 cost less.
The BYD Dolphin Surf is a small electric hatchback with room for four adults, a long kit list and a six-year warranty, and the £21,950 Boost gives 200 miles of WLTP range for £110 of list price per mile. Buy one for town and suburban driving with a home charger; look elsewhere if you need five seats, cover long motorway trips often or want a car that is sharp to drive.
The BYD Seal U DM-i suits families who can charge at home, want a lot of space and equipment for the money, and do most of their driving within its 50 to 77 miles of electric range. Drivers who care about ride comfort and handling, need a big boot, or cannot plug in regularly should look at its rivals first.
The BYD Sealion 7 suits a family that charges at home, wants generous rear legroom, a 520-litre boot and a long equipment list, and is happy with the rear-wheel-drive Comfort at £46,990. It does not suit drivers who cover long motorway distances, because UK testers saw 200 to 271 miles rather than the official 283 to 312, or anyone who wants a polished ride and unobtrusive driver assistance.
An electric company car is taxed at 4% of its list price in 2026/27, and the rate rises each April to 10% in 2030/31, still far below plug-in hybrids from 2028 and petrol cars.
Leasing an electric car means paying an initial rental and a fixed monthly fee to use a new car for a set term, then handing it back, and the only fair way to compare deals is the total cost over that term.
MHEV stands for mild hybrid electric vehicle: a petrol or diesel car with a small 48-volt motor that helps the engine but can never drive the car on electricity alone.