BYD Dolphin statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 13,025 +217.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 30 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 310 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2023
• New registrations in 2025 8,677 registered for the first time
• Most common fuel Electric 100.0% of those licensed

How many BYD Dolphins are left in Great Britain?

There were 13,025 BYD Dolphins licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 30 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2023.

BYD Dolphin MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of BYD Dolphins 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 Dolphin safety recalls

We found no recalls for the BYD Dolphin 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 Dolphin. 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.

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