A little about BYD and the availability of towbars.
UK Model Line‑Up: Choice & Innovation
✅ Atto 3 (C‑segment SUV)
- 60 kWh battery, ~260 mile WLTP range, 201 bhp front‑wheel drive wired.com+5carmagazine.co.uk+5electrifying.com+5.
- Interior praised for comfortable seats, a rotating 15.6‑inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ft.com+15independent.co.uk+15carmagazine.co.uk+15.
- Currently BYD’s best‑seller, alongside the Dolphin hatch carmagazine.co.uk+9leaseconnect.co.uk+9autocar.co.uk+9.
✅ Seal (executive saloon)
- Launching in 2023 to rival Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 thetimes.co.uk+2autocar.co.uk+2autoexpress.co.uk+2.
- RWD and AWD versions, up to 354 mile WLTP range, 0-60 mph in ~3.8s for top trims, drag coefficient 0.219 Cd carmagazine.co.uk+2autocar.co.uk+2wired.com+2.
- Top Gear values its looks, tech and value; some critiques cite intrusive safety aids and ride firmness topgear.com+1topgear.com+1.
🌊 Latest: Dolphin Surf
- Priced from ~£18,650, making it one of the UK’s most affordable EVs ft.com+9theguardian.com+9businessinsider.com+9.
- Features include rotating screens and ADAS—high-tech on a budget.
🔜 Coming Soon
- Atto 2: compact SUV launching summer 2025 autoexpress.co.uk+3topgear.com+3electrifying.com+3theguardian.com+13byd.com+13topgear.com+13.
- Seal U DM‑i plug‑in hybrid SUV and Saloon/Estate coming soon, offering ~50 mile EV range and competitive pricing (£33k‑£40k) autoexpress.co.uk+7fleetnews.co.uk+7evmagazine.com+7.
- Sealion 7 large EV SUV recently launched, offering up to 312 mile range and rapid charging thetimes.co.uk+9bydukmedia.com+9evmagazine.com+9.
4. Why BYD Succeeds in the UK
- Tariff Advantage: UK places no tariffs on Chinese EVs, unlike EU’s 17 %, making BYD vehicles more affordable theguardian.com+1businessinsider.com+1.
- Blade Battery Edge: Uses low-cost, cobalt-free LFP “Blade” batteries—cost-efficient and safe, albeit with modest shorter-range theguardian.com+1electrifying.com+1.
- Tech Deals, Tech Appeal: Combines high-tech features with aggressive pricing, helping challenge Tesla’s market dominance ft.com+2theguardian.com+2reddit.com+2.
5. Public Reception & Reliability Insight
- Early concerns emerged about dealer service and ownership experience; industry experts note that these are launch-region learning curves rather than product faults reddit.com.
- On the whole, user reviews highlight strong build quality backed by a global leader in battery and solar manufacture .
✅ Final Thoughts
BYD has stormed the UK EV market with:
- Explosive sales growth and expanding retail footprint,
- A diverse, competitively priced model range that spans city cars to executive wagons,
- Innovative battery and in-car tech,
- A strong value proposition underpinned by tariff-free Chinese manufacturing.
For UK buyers, BYD now offers stylish, high-spec EVs that rival established brands—often for significantly less.
If you’re thinking of switching to an EV or simply shopping around, BYD merits serious consideration.
BYD and Towbars
With the popularity of the BYD brand tow bar companies have been active in getting towbars approved and ready for manufacturing. Great news for Build Your Dreams (BYD) owners who need a tow bar.
We can now supply and fit approved tow bars and electrics to many of the BYD range of vehicles. (Get in touch for further information.)
To get a BYD tow bar quote, please use our online tow bar quote, which can be found at https://www.ultimatetowbars.co.uk/online-towbar-fitting-quote/
All of our tow bar fittings are guaranteed and come with a certificate of fitting and a full VAT invoice.
Tow safely with
Team Ultimate Towbars.
