Car statistics

BYD Atto 3 statistics

How many BYD Atto 3s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
10,185 Atto 3 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 10,161 +85.4% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 24 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 336 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed count At its peak highest since 2023
  • New registrations in 2025 5,231 registered for the first time
  • Most common fuel Electric 100.0% of those licensed

How many BYD Atto 3s are left in Great Britain?

There were 10,161 BYD Atto 3s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 24 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2023.

BYD Atto 3s licensed in Great Britain

Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.

BYD Atto 3s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2023 1,022
2024 4,290
2025 9,465
2026 10,161

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

BYD Atto 3 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of BYD Atto 3s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

BYD Atto 3 registrations over time

Registrations of BYD Atto 3s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 5,231 in 2025. In 2025, 5,231 were registered.

Registered for the first time, by year

BYD Atto 3s registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1,016
’24 3,371
’25 5,231

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

BYD Atto 3 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the BYD Atto 3 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BYD Atto 3. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the BYD Atto 3 with other BYD models

BYD Atto 3 compared with other BYD models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
BYD Atto 3 10,161 +85.4% 24 336 Electric
BYD Seal 49,851 +440.9% 105 151 Plug-in hybrid
BYD Dolphin 13,025 +217.6% 30 310 Electric
BYD Sealion 5 2,330 0.0% 0 533 Hybrid
BYD Seal 6 1,822 0.0% 0 572 Plug-in hybrid

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 10,185 Atto 3 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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