2023 BYD Han EVTrue Cost of Ownership in Singapore
469 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (41%), VAT (9%), insurance, fuel at S$1.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$74K
Base: $48K
Annual Total
$36K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$20K
41% of base price
VAT
$6K
9% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$252K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 BYD Han EV — Full Cost Breakdown in Singapore
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $48K |
| Import Duty (41%) | $20K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (9%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $74K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $8K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $9K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $36K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $252K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $2.375 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Han EV Fuel Cost Calculator — Singapore
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,420
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$285
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$22.80
12L × S$1.90
BYD Han EV Depreciation Curve
The BYD Han EV loses approximately $26K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $48K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $36K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $31K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $27K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $24K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $22K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
BYD Han EV vs. Competitors in Singapore
How does the BYD Han EV compare to similar cars available in Singapore?
BYD
Han EV
Base Price
$48K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$36K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Singapore market. Import duty (41%) and VAT (9%) applied to all models.
🇸🇬 Owning a Car in Singapore
COE system adds $50K–$100K to car cost.
Expensive for Singapore
Annual car costs = 61% of average Singapore income ($58K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$58K
In Singapore
Fuel Price
S$1.90/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$3K
Per year
Import Duty
41%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
9%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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BYD Han EV in Singapore — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Han EV in Singapore.
The 2023 BYD Han EV has a base price of $48,000 USD. In Singapore, after 41% import duty and 9% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $73,771 USD (S$73,771 SGD).