BYD UK Partners With QBE for Extended Warranties

BYD UK partners with QBE Automotive Protection to offer Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance plans for its EV and PHEV lineup across an expanding network of over 125 authorized retailers.

BYD UK has announced a partnership with QBE Automotive Protection to provide Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance plans for customers across the United Kingdom. The protection products are now available through BYD’s authorized retailer network.

Highlights

  • BYD UK partners with QBE Automotive Protection to offer Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance plans effective immediately
  • Protection plans cover unexpected repair costs and routine servicing for BYD’s EV and PHEV lineup
  • Retailer network expansion expected to reach over 125 outlets nationwide in 2026
  • QBE Insurance Group brings decades of automotive protection experience to the partnership

Partnership Scope

The collaboration covers BYD’s current UK vehicle lineup, which includes the Dolphin Surf, Dolphin, Atto 2, Atto 3, Seal, and Sealion 7 battery-electric models. The brand’s plug-in hybrid offerings—the Atto 2 DM-i, Seal 6 DM-i, and Seal U DM-i—are also included.

QBE Automotive Protection operates as part of QBE Insurance Group. The company provides Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance products to multiple automotive brands.

Executive Statements

Bono Ge, Country Manager of BYD UK, stated: “Partnering with QBE Automotive Protection allows us to extend that commitment beyond the showroom, ensuring our customers are supported throughout their ownership journey.”

Antony Powell, General Manager UK – Automotive Protection at QBE, added: “Our Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance products are built to support the evolving needs of EV and PHEV owners, and BYD’s innovative vehicle range is a perfect fit.”

Availability and Future Plans

The protection plans are available through BYD UK’s authorized retailer network. BYD indicated it is evaluating additional service packages to complement the current Extended Warranty and Service & Maintenance offerings.

BYD operates as a Fortune Global 500 company with new energy vehicle sales spanning six continents, over 100 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. The company is listed on both Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.

For more information, visit www.byd.com.

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