BYD Lease launched by BYD UK and Arval UK

BYD’s Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal, Seal U DM and Sealion 7 are available via BYD Lease in the United Kingdom (UK).

BYD UK and leasing company Arval UK have announced the arrival of BYD Lease providing UK customers with nearly 50 years of vehicle leasing expertise.

“The introduction of BYD Lease is a big step for our growth in the UK,” says BYD UK sales and marketing director Steve Beattie.

“As one of the top leasing companies in the UK, we’re very happy to be partnering with Arval to make it even easier for our customers to choose BYD.

“2024 was a really successful year for BYD, with the launch of first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hitting our 10,000th sale – in less than two years.”

Arval UK retail director Eliott Woodhead says they’re delighted to work with BYD and their franchise partners to help them promote and sell their EV range.

“BYD’s ambitious volume aspirations complements our own plans for growth in the UK leasing sector and strengthens the existing relationship between BYD and the wider BNP Paribas Group.”

BYD UK, which officially launched in the UK in March 2023, increased its volume by 658% to more than 8700 cars in 2024 – making it the UK’s fastest growing car brand. Globally, in 2024, BYD sold 4.27 million new energy vehicles worldwide making the company the third largest automotive brand in the world.

It has grown from 14 retail sites to 60 retailers across the UK, with plans to add more sites in 2025.