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February 05 2026 BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV – fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars) has become the Official Car Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

30 January 2026 Professional Driver magazine has named the BYD SEAL U DM-i its Private Hire Car of the Year for 2026. It means that BYD takes back-to-back wins in the category, with the SEAL U DM-i’s victory coming 12 months after the SEAL scooped the prize in 2025.

29 January 2026 BYD is partnering with Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK), an industry-to-consumer organisation which aims to accelerate the UK’s move towards a fully electric future.

23 January 2026 BYD has started 2026 in a positive fashion, with the DOLPHIN SURF claiming the title of Best

15 January 2026 BYD, the world's leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles, has strengthened its commitment to its customers in Europe by extending the warranty of its cars' Blade Batteries to eight years or 250,000km – and making the switch applicable to existing cars as well as new purchases.

14 January 2026 BYD UK has today confirmed the launch of its ninth model in the UK – the new SEALION 5 DM-i. Starting from £29,995 on-the-road, the new mid-size plug-in hybrid car offers strong value-for- money in the family SUV class.

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.

BYD UK wrapped up 2025 in record-breaking fashion, ending the year with a total number of 51,422 vehicle registrations. That result ranked BYD as the sixth biggest-selling brand in the nation in December*. It also cemented BYD’s position as the leading New Energy Vehicle manufacturer (both battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids) in the UK, with a 12.01% share of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) in December.

23 December 2025 BYD will reach a significant landmark in the UK by closing out 2025 with a total of 125 franchised dealership sites across the nation. It’s a significant achievement, given that just 12 months ago, the brand’s presence consisted of only 52 dealers.

23 December 2025 BYD UK has bolstered its growing sales and aftersales teams with a mix of new appointments and promotions for key staff.