2026 BYD Seagull PlusTrue Cost of Ownership in Vietnam
75 hp all-electric city car, enhanced Seagull variant. Full cost breakdown including import duty (70%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ₫0.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$30K
Base: $16K
Annual Total
$7K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$11K
70% of base price
VAT
$3K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$450
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$63K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 BYD Seagull Plus — Full Cost Breakdown in Vietnam
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $16K |
| Import Duty (70%) | $11K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $30K |
| Annual Insurance | $450 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $386 |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $7K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $63K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.441 |
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 — Vietnam
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The BYD Seagull Plus runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Vietnam.
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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 Vietnam
How does the BYD Seagull Plus compare to similar cars available in Vietnam?
BYD
Seagull Plus
Base Price
$16K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$7K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Vietnam market. Import duty (70%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇻🇳 Owning a Car in Vietnam
Very high import taxes on cars.
Very Expensive for Vietnam
Annual car costs = 189% of average Vietnam income ($4K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$4K
In Vietnam
Fuel Price
₫0.90/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$450
Per year
Import Duty
70%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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BYD Seagull Plus in Vietnam — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Seagull Plus in Vietnam.
The 2026 BYD Seagull Plus has a base price of $16,000 USD. In Vietnam, after 70% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $29,920 USD (₫29,920 VND).