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The cheapest BYD electric car UK buyers can order is the BYD Dolphin Surf, which BYD launched at an on-the-road price of £18,650 for the Active trim. This page ranks the fully electric BYD models by their starting price and points to the models that suit a BYD family car UK search. Plug-in hybrids are covered separately.
Contents
- Fully electric models ranked by “from” price
- Cheapest car in the range
- Choosing a BYD family car UK buyers can compare
- Frequently asked questions
Fully electric models ranked by “from” price
| Rank | Model | Starting price (on the road) | Battery and range (WLTP combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD Dolphin Surf | from £18,650 (Active) | 30 kWh, 137 miles (Active) |
| 2 | BYD Dolphin | from £30,230 (Comfort) | 60.4 kWh, 265 miles |
| 3 | BYD Atto 2 | from £30,850 (Boost) | 51.1 kWh, 214 miles (Boost) |
| 4 | BYD Atto 3 EVO | from £38,990 (Design) | 74.8 kWh, 316 miles (Design) |
| 5 | BYD Seal | from £45,730 (Design) | 82.5 kWh, 354 miles (Design) |
| 6 | BYD Sealion 7 | from £47,025 (Comfort) | 82.5 kWh, 300 miles |
Prices are indicative — confirm current price, offers and delivery times with your local BYD dealer. The Dolphin Surf figure is BYD’s launch list price; the Dolphin Comfort figure is a dealer-level price and the current official Dolphin price list was not available, so Active and Boost prices are not shown.
Cheapest car in the range
The Dolphin Surf is BYD’s most accessible model according to BYD’s own launch information. It is a four-seat electric hatchback, 3,990 mm long, with a 308-litre boot. Its trims are Active (30 kWh), Boost (43.2 kWh, up to 200 miles WLTP combined) and Comfort (43.2 kWh, 115 kW motor). For a closer look see the Dolphin Surf pricing page.
Choosing a BYD family car UK buyers can compare
- BYD Atto 2: five seats, 400-litre boot on the Boost and 450 litres on the Comfort.
- BYD Atto 3 EVO: five seats, 490-litre boot plus a 95-litre front boot.
- BYD Sealion 7: five seats, 520-litre boot plus a 58-litre front boot.
- BYD Dolphin: five seats, 364-litre boot (2025 data sheet).
Boot sizes are taken from BYD’s launch information; compare them in person and ask a dealer about the exact trim you want.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest BYD electric car UK?
The BYD Dolphin Surf, from £18,650 on the road for the Active trim at launch. Confirm the current price with a dealer.
Which fully electric BYD has the longest range?
Among the figures in our model pages, the Seal Design is rated at 354 miles WLTP combined and the Atto 3 EVO Design at 316 miles; see each model page for the trim details.
Is there a cheaper BYD that is not fully electric?
Yes. The plug-in hybrid Dolphin G DM-i starts from £23,990, which is above the Dolphin Surf’s launch price.
Are BYD prices the same at every retailer?
No price in this guide is guaranteed. Confirm the current price, offers and delivery times with your local BYD dealer.
See also
Sources
- BYD UK model information: https://www.byd.com/uk
- BYD UK media site: https://bydukmedia.com