Yes. BYD is a global leader in electrified vehicles, with fast-growing UK sales. Many BYD models have achieved five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings, and the brand’s Blade Battery comes with a long-term warranty and has passed demanding nail-penetration testing without smoke or fire. For more details, see our battery and warranty FAQ below.

The BYD Blade Battery is manufactured for a life of more than 5,000 charge/discharge cycles. In the UK, BYD provides an eight-year/155,350-mile battery warranty, with a minimum 70% State of Health guarantee. This applies to existing as well as new vehicles. Its lithium iron phosphate chemistry also supports strong thermal stability.

BYD’s UK range includes hatchbacks, SUVs, saloons and an estate, available as electric vehicles (EVs) or plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) models. Use the table below to compare body type, powertrain and typical range.

Model comparison

Visit Gates BYD in Harlow or Stevenage to explore the range, compare models side‑by‑side and book a test drive.

The SEALION 5 DM-I is available on Motability. Its smooth, refined plug-in hybrid system offers up to 631 miles of combine range, including as much as 53 miles of pure electric range. It produces CO2 emissions as low as 14 g/km while returning up to 53.3 mpg combined. It boasts generous rear-seat space and a practical 463-litre boot. Plus, a 12.8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Adaptive Cruise Control, a reversing camera and much more are included as standard, making it a compelling choice for families.

Range and charging time depend on the model and version you choose. WLTP figures help comparison, but real‑world range varies with temperature, speed and driving conditions.

Range and charging examples