BYD UK partners with QBE Automotive Protection to offer Extended Warranty and Service and Maintenance Plans

• Strategic partnership with QBE Automotive Protection offers BYD customers Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance plans
• The new packages are in place now
• Partnership allows BYD to strengthen its aftersales support for UK customers

08 January 2026  Uxbridge, UK – BYD UK is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with QBE Automotive Protection, a leading provider of vehicle protection products, to offer Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance plans to its customers across the country.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in BYD’s mission to deliver a seamless and high-quality ownership experience for its rapidly growing customer base. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing electrified vehicle brands, BYD is committed to supporting customers not just at the point of sale, but throughout the entire lifecycle of their vehicle.

The UK is a key sales market for BYD, with is expanding range of electric vehicles – including the DOLPHIN SURF, DOLPHIN, ATTO 2, ATTO 3, SEAL and SEALION 7 – plus the recently released ATTO 2 DM-i and SEAL 6 DM-i joining the SEAL U DM-i to bolster the brand’s plug-in hybrid line-up.

BYD UK’s new partnership with QBE Automotive Protection gives customers tailored protection plans to cover both unexpected repair costs and routine servicing, with products designed to deliver comprehensive care and long-term value for every BYD owner.

Bono Ge, Country Manager of BYD UK, commented:
“At BYD, our mission is to make electric and hybrid mobility accessible, reliable and enjoyable for everyone. Partnering with QBE Automotive Protection allows us to extend that commitment beyond the showroom, ensuring our customers are supported throughout their ownership journey. These new warranty and service plans are a testament to our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, and we want customers to feel like they are receiving the highest level of care throughout their ownership experience. As such, we’re excited to offer this added value to our growing UK customer base.”

QBE Automotive Protection, part of the global QBE Insurance Group, brings decades of experience in delivering automotive protection solutions. Their Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance products are trusted by leading automotive brands and tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern vehicle owners.

Antony Powell, General Manager UK – Automotive Protection at QBE, added:
“We’re proud to partner with BYD UK at such a pivotal moment in their expansion. Our Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance products are built to support the evolving needs of EV and PHEV owners, and BYD’s innovative vehicle range is a perfect fit.”

The new protection plans will be available through BYD UK’s authorised retailer network, which in 2026 is expected to span over 125 retail outlets nationwide. Customers will benefit from the reassurance of support from one of the world’s leading providers. BYD is continuously looking to offer greater value to our customers, and as such it is exploring other packages which can join the Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance Plans moving forward.

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