2026 BYD Seagull PlusTrue Cost of Ownership in Singapore
75 hp all-electric city car, enhanced Seagull variant. Full cost breakdown including import duty (41%), VAT (9%), insurance, fuel at S$1.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$25K
Base: $16K
Annual Total
$19K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$7K
41% of base price
VAT
$2K
9% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$120K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 BYD Seagull Plus — 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) | $16K |
| Import Duty (41%) | $7K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (9%) | $2K |
| Total Purchase Price | $25K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $9K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $19K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $120K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.272 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Seagull Plus Fuel Cost Calculator — Singapore
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The BYD Seagull Plus runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Singapore.
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Electric vehicle — no gasoline required
BYD Seagull Plus Depreciation Curve
The BYD Seagull Plus loses approximately $9K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $16K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $12K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $10K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $9K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $8K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $7K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
BYD Seagull Plus vs. Competitors in Singapore
How does the BYD Seagull Plus compare to similar cars available in Singapore?
BYD
Seagull Plus
Base Price
$16K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$19K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$8K
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.
Moderate for Singapore
Annual car costs = 33% 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 Seagull Plus in Singapore — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Seagull Plus in Singapore.
The 2026 BYD Seagull Plus has a base price of $16,000 USD. In Singapore, after 41% import duty and 9% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $24,590 USD (S$24,590 SGD).