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BYD DOLPHIN SURF

BYD models explained – cinch

The BYD DOLPHIN SURF (SEAGULL in other markets) is the smallest model and a truly affordable electric city car.

£18,650-£23,950
88hp or 156hp
30kWh or 43.2kWh battery
Up to 200 miles of range

BYD DOLPHIN

If you need a bit more interior space but still prefer a compact hatchback, the BYD DOLPHIN comes in a slightly bigger package.

£30,205-£31,705
204hp
60.4kWh battery
Up to 265 miles of range

BYD ATTO 2

The BYD ATTO 2 is the smallest crossover SUV you can get from BYD, so it’s a great middle ground if you’re just upgrading from a hatchback.

BYD ATTO 3

This was the first BYD to launch in the UK – you can save a lot of cash by buying a used BYD ATTO 3.

£37,705-£39,705
204hp
60.4kWh battery
Up to 260 miles of range

BYD SEAL

An electric saloon aimed squarely at the Tesla Model 3, the BYD SEAL is efficient, quick and affordable.

£45,705-£48,705
312hp or 530hp
82.5kWh battery
Up to 354 miles of range

BYD SEALION 7

If the SEAL is a Model 3 equivalent, the BYD SEALION 7 was launched to dethrone the Tesla Model Y, and it’s impressing so far.

BYD SEAL U DM-i

The BYD SEAL U is a mid-sized family SUV – DM-i refers to its Dual Mode-intelligent powertrain (a plug-in hybrid with a big battery to give you the best of both worlds).

BYD electric cars and plug-in hybrids

BYD electric cars

BYD’s biggest offering in the UK is electric cars, and most models use LFP (lithium iron phosphate ) batteries.

They have a lower energy density than NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) or NCA (nickel cobalt aluminum) batteries (found in most other EVs until recently, since LFP is gaining in popularity), but they can be both safer and longer lasting.

BYD uses its so-called Blade Battery technology, which has been tested to the extreme against strength, damage and longevity.

BYD PHEVs

BYD calls its PHEVs DM-i, which means Dual Mode-intelligent.

It’s a hint to the fact that they can run on two different power sources for a long period of time thanks to big batteries – up to 78 miles on electric power alone in the case of the SEAL U DM-i.

It, too, uses the LFP-type Blade Battery for all the benefits mentioned above.

What’s the best BYD model?

Budget-friendly option – Our pick would be the BYD DOLPHIN SURF Boost. It’s the mid-range version of BYD’s smallest electric car, which means it has the bigger battery option for up to 200 miles of range, a 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen and automatic wipers.

Luxurious trim – If you fancy yourself a premium-feeling EV, consider the BYD SEALION 7 Excellence AWD, which has supremely soft Nappa leather seats, a head-up display, 360-degree cameras and a panoramic sunroof.

Performance variant – BYD’s fastest car is the BYD SEAL Excellence, with 530hp on tap and a clever four-wheel drive system. It’s good for 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, but being a top-spec model, you also get vehicle-to-load for charging via a three-pin socket.

Efficient PHEV version – The efficiency award has to go to the BYD SEAL U DM-i Comfort, with its 26.6kWh battery. Claimed efficiency is 50.5mpg, but the reality is that you’ll be able to do most of your driving on cheaper electricity thanks to the impressive 78-mile range (or 105 miles around town, so BYD says).

Explore used BYD cars for sale

So, there you have it, BYD has something for every type of driver. The Chinese brand has gone from zero to hero in the UK in a short space of time thanks to its truly impressive battery tech, strong standard equipment and good pricing.

Have a look at our BYD models and prices by browsing our used BYD cars for sale.