Depreciation & used values · Saloon (EV)
BYD Seal depreciation
The BYD Seal loses about 54% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £51,000, a 2023 example with around 26,000 miles on the clock is worth about £20,900 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Seal at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Seal is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Seal at its typical mileage (8,585 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 4,500 | £48,700 | £43,000–£54,400 | 95% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 8,500 | £33,500 | £29,450–£37,550 | 68% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 17,000 | £26,200 | £22,950–£29,500 | 56% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 26,000 | £20,900 | £18,200–£23,550 | 46% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Seal profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 3 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Wait — Still shedding value quickly — buying older saves the most
- Loses about 17% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers growing (+1252.9% year on year)
- Reliability 81/100
Seal depreciation — quick answers
How much does a BYD Seal depreciate?
The BYD Seal loses about 54% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 26,000 miles is worth about £20,900 today.
What is a 2023 BYD Seal worth?
A 2023 BYD Seal at a typical 26,000 miles is worth about £20,900 — likely between £18,200 and £23,550 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a BYD Seal?
Still shedding value quickly — buying older saves the most. It loses about 17.4% a year around 3 years old.