BYD registered 715 cars in Switzerland in September; Seal U DM-i led among PHEVs
BYD reported 715 new registrations in Switzerland in September 2026, up 280 percent year on year. The company said the Seal U DM-i was the most registered plug-in hybrid both in that month and year to date.
Event date: October 7, 2026 · Published: October 12, 2026
According to BYD's press release, the September result gave the brand a 3.3 percent share of the Swiss passenger car market. For January to September, the manufacturer reported 4,568 registrations and a 2.6 percent share.
BYD says the Seal U DM-i led among PHEV models in January-September. The brand also said that about 60 percent of its registrations in that period were plug-in hybrids and about 40 percent were electric cars.
All of these figures come from the release by BYD's Swiss subsidiary. For the Seal U DM-i, the manufacturer quotes a range of up to 1,125 km WLTP, depending on the version; this is a technical claim, not a result from registered trips.
Questions and answers
How many cars did BYD register in Switzerland in September?
BYD's Swiss subsidiary reported 715 registrations and a 3.3 percent market share.
Which BYD PHEV was registered most often?
According to the manufacturer, it was the Seal U DM-i, in September and year to date.
Fact sheet
| Claim | Value | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD registrations in Switzerland, September | 715 (+280% YoY) | BYD Switzerland press release | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Market share in September | 3.3% | BYD Switzerland press release | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Registrations January-September | 4,568 (+784% YoY) | BYD Switzerland press release | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Seal U DM-i combined range | up to 1,125 km WLTP, depending on version | manufacturer claim | Oct 12, 2026 |
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