Yes! BYD cars are now available to buy in the UK. At Vertu, we stock the latest models in the line-up at selected dealerships - all ready for you to test drive and explore.
BYD only entered the UK market in 2022 and sales are only just beginning nationwide. This means there is little information about official sales figures year-on-year, but when it becomes available, we'll be sure to let you know.
Prices for BYD cars vary depending on the model. RRP prices for each model in the UK are currently:
- BYD Atto - from £37,140RRP
- BYD Dolphin - from £25,490RRP
- BYD Seal - from £33,150RRP
- BYD Seal U DM-i - from £33,205RRP
Although they are built on relatively new technology, there are many things pointing towards BYD's reliability. For one, each BYD Blade battery undergoes rigorous testing in a range of conditions to make sure it is both safe and efficient.
Designed using over 29 years of experience in the battery industry and premium materials, the BYD Blade is both stronger and safer. If that wasn't enough, all BYD cars come with an eight-year (or 125,000-mile) warranty to give you added peace of mind.
BYD is owned by founders Wang Chuanfu and Lv Xiangyang, along with Berkshire Hathaway - a conglomerate run by Warren Buffet.
BYD stands for Build Your Dreams. It was founded in 1995 specialising in the production of electric batteries for a range of industries.
This depends on the model you choose. The BYD Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid offers the highest range with up to 671 miles (WLTP) combined range. As for the EVs, the BYD Seal comes out on top with up to 354 miles (WLTP), followed by the BYD Dolphin at 265 miles (WLTP) and the BYD Atto 3 at 260 miles (WLTP).