Every Chinese EV on UK sale, compared
21 models from 9 brands. The headline range is our real-world estimate, worked out from owner-reported seasonal factors; the official figure sits beside it so you never compare the wrong two numbers. Every figure is sourced, dated and labelled UK for its market.
| Car | From | Real range* | Rapid | Battery | £/mile | Warranty | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 极星 2 Polestar · made by Geely 吉利 | £45,210 OTR UK | ~317mi* WLTP 406 mi | 205kW peak DC | 79kWh | £143* | 3 yr 60k mi | Estimate Updated 2026-09-04 |
| BYD Seal 海豹 BYD · made by BYD 比亚迪 | £45,730 OTR UK | ~276mi* WLTP 354 mi | 150kW peak DC | 82.5kWh | £166* | 6 yr 94k mi | Manufacturer figure Updated 2026-09-04 |
* Estimated: real-world range applies the owner-reported mixed-driving factor (x0.78) to the official figure; £/mile is the OTR price divided by that estimate. Official range is WLTP for BEVs, electric-only for PHEVs. Prices are manufacturer on-the-road "from" figures UK. Sources are named on each car's page; every row carries its own checked date.
Who makes what
Nine badges, seven parent groups. The badge on the bonnet is rarely the company that builds the car.
World's largest EV+PHEV maker by volume · builds its own Blade batteries
China's #1 vehicle exporter · 20+ years · export-focused brands
State-owned giant · owns the MG badge · sells IM as its premium EV brand
China's largest SUV/pickup maker · listed HK 2333 / SH 601633
Owns Volvo · controls Polestar, Lotus, smart (JV), Zeekr
NYSE/HKSE-listed AI-driven EV maker · known for XNGP autonomous driving
Stellantis-backed (21% stake) Chinese EV start-up · HK listed 9863
Group structures checked against company filings and UK importer records. Updated 21 Jun 2026.