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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.

19 December 2025 It’s been a really busy, successful year at BYD, with an even more exciting 12 months just on the horizon. So, the UK PR team will be taking a well-earned break over the festive period.

18 December 2025 BYD, the world's leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles, is celebrating production of its 15 millionth NEV, making another significant step in the push towards sustainable mobility.

16 December 2025 BYD, the world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer, is embarking on a festive road trip – all in the name of raising money for good causes.

11 December 2025 BYD UK has welcomed Alex Ingram to its PR team, joining in a new role as Press Officer. Reporting into Head of PR, Mike Gale and working alongside PR Manager, Rachel Goodwin, he will be another key point of contact for media enquiries across the BYD, DENZA and YANGWANG brands.