Owner-tested: This approach was tested by MyBYD’s owner-editor and independently confirmed by other owners. It is not an official BYD repair instruction, and menus can change with model or software version.
Begin with your life, not a badge
List the journeys, passengers, parking constraints, charging access and luggage the car must handle. Then compare the exact current UK variants in MyBYD’s Model Intelligence pages.
A simple starting map
- DOLPHIN SURF: begin here for a compact city-focused format
- DOLPHIN: consider it when hatchback practicality matters
- ATTO 2: explore a compact SUV shape
- ATTO 3: look at the larger family-SUV format
- SEAL: compare the lower electric-saloon layout
- SEALION 7: consider the larger SUV range
Compare the exact variant
Official range, battery, charging, wheels and equipment can differ by trim. MyBYD displays only sourced fields and leaves gaps visible. Follow the dated manufacturer source, sit in the car and test the space with the people or equipment you actually carry.
Then calculate ownership
Use your mileage and electricity prices in the Charging Lab, check insurance independently and compare service access near home. A model is only a good fit when the everyday ownership works.