2026 BYD Seagull PlusTrue Cost of Ownership in United States
75 hp all-electric city car, enhanced Seagull variant. Full cost breakdown including import duty (2.5%), VAT (0%), insurance, fuel at $0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$16K
Base: $16K
Annual Total
$8K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$400
2.5% of base price
VAT
$0
0% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$59K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 BYD Seagull Plus — Full Cost Breakdown in United States
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $16K |
| Import Duty (2.5%) | $400 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (0%) | $0 |
| Total Purchase Price | $16K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $8K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $59K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.564 |
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 — United States
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The BYD Seagull Plus runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in United States.
$0 Fuel Cost
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 United States
How does the BYD Seagull Plus compare to similar cars available in United States?
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Seagull Plus
Base Price
$16K
Annual Cost in United States
$8K
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Base Price
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$5K
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Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in United States
$5K
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Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in United States
$8K
Annual costs estimated for United States market. Import duty (2.5%) and VAT (0%) applied to all models.
🇺🇸 Owning a Car in United States
Cheapest fuel among developed nations. No federal VAT.
Affordable for United States
Annual car costs = 14% of average United States income ($59K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$59K
In United States
Fuel Price
$0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
2.5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
0%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
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BYD Seagull Plus in United States — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Seagull Plus in United States.
The 2026 BYD Seagull Plus has a base price of $16,000 USD. In United States, after 2.5% import duty and 0% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $16,400 USD ($16,400 USD).