0 to 100,000 in only three years as BYD continues to accelerate in the UK

July 30, 2026 by BYD UK
• BYD has sold over 100,000 cars since it commenced UK trading in March 2023
• The significant milestone – which many other brands have taken decades to achieve – includes both fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
• Upcoming BYD models, including the DOLPHIN G DM-i supermini, Ti 7 seven-seat SUV and SHARK pick-up see the brand set its sights on even greater success moving forward
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (plug-in hybrid and fully electric), has passed the significant milestone of 100,000 new car registrations in the UK.

This feat is particularly significant given that BYD sales only commenced with the ATTO 3 in March 2023. Since that time, the range has expanded from one model to ten, covering everything from the DOLPHIN SURF compact hatchback to the 530PS SEALION 7 SUV-coupé. A range of DM-i plug-in hybrid products has expanded the range further, with the first DM model, the SEAL U DM-i, followed more recently by ATTO 2 DM-i, SEAL 6 DM-i Saloon and Touring and SEALION 5 DM-i. The fully electric ATTO 3 EVO, a significant overhaul of the original ATTO 3, has also joined the range in 2026.

In that time, BYD has gone from the launch of five retailers to a network of 143 sites across the country. Of those 100,000 units, over a third – 37,995 vehicles – were registered in the first half of 2026 alone.
Speaking of the achievement, Bono Ge, Country Manager for BYD UK, said, ‘We are incredibly grateful to the 100,000 BYD owners who have placed their trust in us—and to the 100,000 families behind them who have welcomed BYD into their lives.

We remain committed to delivering the very best ownership experience, supported by our nationwide network of 143 retail locations.
At the same time, we’re excited to bring even more innovative products to the UK, including the BYD DOLPHIN G, SHARK and Ti 7, as well as the DENZA models like Z, D9, BAO 5 and Z9 GT. We’re also introducing exciting new technologies, including our groundbreaking FLASH Charging technology, to make electric mobility even more convenient for our customers.’