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BYD is a Chinese car brand, but it wants to be European
BYD Dolphin G DM-i - front end

BYD is a Chinese car brand, but it wants to be European

It turns out that European and Chinese drivers expect many different things from their cars, so BYD is taking drastic action
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4 Jun 2026
China beats Japan and Korea: Chinese cars now more popular with UK buyers
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China beats Japan and Korea: Chinese cars now more popular with UK buyers

As many as 138,856 Chinese cars have been registered in the UK since the start of 2026
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4 Jun 2026
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i 2026 review: clever PHEV is super-cheap but feels it
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New BYD Atto 2 DM-i 2026 review: clever PHEV is super-cheap but feels it

The new BYD Atto 2 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid SUV that covers all the basics, but rivals are better to drive
Road tests
4 Jun 2026
BYD Dolphin Surf review
BYD Dolphin Surf 2025 UK - front

BYD Dolphin Surf review

The roomy and compellingly-priced BYD Dolphin Surf is arguably the Chinese brand's most convincing model yet
In-depth reviews
3 Jun 2026
BYD Flash Charging: the mega-fast EV chargers heading for the UK
BYD Flash Charging 't' structures

BYD Flash Charging: the mega-fast EV chargers heading for the UK

BYD’s Flash Charging points allow for a 10 to 97 per cent top-up in just nine minutes, and they’re coming to the UK
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2 Jun 2026
Excited for solid-state EV batteries? BYD has some bad news
BYD Dolphin Surf charging

Excited for solid-state EV batteries? BYD has some bad news

BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, has watered down the hype surrounding solid-state battery tech
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2 Jun 2026
BYD will pay out if your autonomous car crashes itself… but only in China
BYD Seal - front cornering

BYD will pay out if your autonomous car crashes itself… but only in China

Full Damage Coverage will take care of legal costs and damage caused by crashes that occur when BYD’s cars are using their God’s Eye ADAS or Intellige…
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29 May 2026
New BYD Ti7 2026 review: a serious Land Rover Defender attacker
New BYD Ti7 - front cornering

New BYD Ti7 2026 review: a serious Land Rover Defender attacker

BYD’s British onslaught continues, and this time it’s taking on a national treasure
Road tests
29 May 2026
BYD Dolphin G DM-i set to be the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid
BYD Dolphin G DM-i - front cornering

BYD Dolphin G DM-i set to be the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid

PHEV performance for petrol prices; new Dolphin G will target Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris when it arrives this summer
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26 May 2026
Best Chinese cars 2026
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Best Chinese cars 2026

The Chinese have arrived in force on the UK car market and these are the current best of the breed
Best cars & vans
22 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 delivers an ocean of value at £218 a month
New BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 delivers an ocean of value at £218 a month

The BYD Seal 6 is considerably cheaper than its nearest competition and is our Deal of the Day for 19 May.
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19 May 2026
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New BYD Ti7 is China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender, and it’s coming to the UK
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New BYD Ti7 is China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender, and it’s coming to the UK

A new, high-end, high powered seven-seat SUV is coming from the Chinese brand, with punchy pricing
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19 May 2026
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i is the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, but gets just 24 miles of EV range
BYD Atto 2 DM-i - front

New BYD Atto 2 DM-i is the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, but gets just 24 miles of EV range

Powertrains usually reserved for larger and more expensive models are now available on a B-segment BYD
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14 May 2026
BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it
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BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it

Boss Stella Li says 9-minute recharges, comparable with petrol car refuelling times, will give it access to the entire new car market
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13 May 2026
Long-term test: BYD Sealion 7
Auto Express news editor Jordan Katsianis standing next to the BYD Sealion 7

Long-term test: BYD Sealion 7

Final report: A disappointing driving experience mars this Chinese giant’s electric SUV
Long-term tests
6 May 2026
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2026
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Cheapest electric cars on sale 2026

EVs were often dismissed for being too expensive, but times are changing and these electric cars are flying the low-cost flag
Best cars & vans
28 Apr 2026
New BYD Atto 3 unveiled a mere month after the latest one went on sale
BYD Atto 3 - front

New BYD Atto 3 unveiled a mere month after the latest one went on sale

The third evolution of BYD’s electric family SUV could be one of the fastest charging EVs on the market
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24 Apr 2026
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
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Cheapest cars to buy 2026

Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Best cars & vans
23 Apr 2026
BYD Seal U review
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BYD Seal U review

The plug-in hybrid BYD Seal U is a competitively priced, well-specified, and spacious SUV
In-depth reviews
9 Apr 2026
New BYD Atto 3 Evo review: more range, better tech but still ordinary
Auto Express news reporter Ellis Hyde standing next to the BYD Atto 3 EVO

New BYD Atto 3 Evo review: more range, better tech but still ordinary

The updated BYD Atto 3 is an improvement over the original, but the AWD model is unnecessarily powerful
Road tests
2 Apr 2026
BYD Seal review
BYD Seal - front

BYD Seal review

The BYD Seal makes a strong case for itself as a well-built, efficient EV that’s great to drive
In-depth reviews
25 Mar 2026
BYD Atto 3 Evo is a £39k EV tempting you with 443bhp
BYD Atto 3 EVO

BYD Atto 3 Evo is a £39k EV tempting you with 443bhp

The facelifted BYD Atto 3 Evo is on sale now, starting from £38,990
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19 Mar 2026
Best small automatic cars to buy 2026
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Best small automatic cars to buy 2026

Prefer less bulk and fewer pedals? These are the best small automatic cars for you
Best cars & vans
13 Mar 2026
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Car Deal of the Day: 503bhp BYD Seal is a power per pound bargain at £276 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: 503bhp BYD Seal is a power per pound bargain at £276 a month

BYD’s take on the Tesla Model 3 is looking seriously good value right now. It’s our Deal of the Day for 12 March.
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12 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a BYD Atto 3 for less than £190 a month
BYD Atto 3 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a BYD Atto 3 for less than £190 a month

There’s a new BYD Atto 3 Evo on the way, which means the current car is as cheap as chips. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 March.
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2 Mar 2026
New BYD Seal 2026 updates bring bigger boot, bigger ‘frunk’ and more
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New BYD Seal 2026 updates bring bigger boot, bigger ‘frunk’ and more

BYD has given the Seal EV more space and new technology, but with the same performance as before
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19 Feb 2026
BYD Dolphin review
BYD Dolphin - front

BYD Dolphin review

The BYD Dolphin doesn’t excel when it comes to driving thrills, but it does offer fine value for money
In-depth reviews
10 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!
BYD Seal 6 Touring and Volkswagen Passat Estate - front static

Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!

BYD’s first UK wagon, the Seal 6 Touring, squares up to VW’s Passat Estate, our current Towcar of the Year
Car group tests
7 Feb 2026
BYD Seal 6 review
New BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring - front tracking

BYD Seal 6 review

Plug-in hybrid family car offers saloon or estate options and good value for money
In-depth reviews
6 Feb 2026
BYD Sealion 5 review
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BYD Sealion 5 review

The BYD Sealion 5 is an impressive plug-in hybrid SUV that costs less than many of its pure-petrol rivals
In-depth reviews
5 Feb 2026
Best electric cars to lease 2026
Best electric cars to lease Feb 2026

Best electric cars to lease 2026

We choose the top electric cars to lease for three years, via Auto Express’s Buy a Car service
Best cars & vans
2 Feb 2026
Safest cars for sale in the UK 2026
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Safest cars for sale in the UK 2026

These are the cars that have aced Euro NCAP’s safety testing
Best cars & vans
27 Jan 2026
BYD Sealion 7 review
BYD Sealion 7 - front

BYD Sealion 7 review

The Chinese, electric family SUV is strong on space and kit but doesn’t drive as sweetly as some in this competitive segment
In-depth reviews
26 Jan 2026
BYD’s new car blitz is just getting started: Dolphin G, Sealion 8, Shark 6 due soon
BYD Sealion 8

BYD’s new car blitz is just getting started: Dolphin G, Sealion 8, Shark 6 due soon

Thought BYD was done? Brand’s range to “cover 85 per cent” of the market by the end of 2026
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26 Jan 2026
New high-performance BYD getting ready to rumble this spring
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New high-performance BYD getting ready to rumble this spring

Chinese giant BYD is gearing up to announce new performance model within next two months, Auto Express understands
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23 Jan 2026