2025 BYD SeagullTrue Cost of Ownership in Bangladesh
75 hp all-electric city car, world's most affordable EV — 2025 BYD Seagull. Full cost breakdown including import duty (150%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at ৳0.8/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$29K
Base: $10K
Annual Total
$3K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$15K
150% of base price
VAT
$4K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$200
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$45K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 BYD Seagull — Full Cost Breakdown in Bangladesh
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $10K |
| Import Duty (150%) | $15K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $4K |
| Total Purchase Price | $29K |
| Annual Insurance | $200 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $720 |
| Annual Maintenance | $129 |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $250 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $3K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $45K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.220 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Seagull Fuel Cost Calculator — Bangladesh
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Annual Fuel Cost
$720
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$60
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$4.80
6L × ৳0.80
BYD Seagull Depreciation Curve
The BYD Seagull loses approximately $5K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $10K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $8K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $7K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $6K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $6K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $5K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
BYD Seagull vs. Competitors in Bangladesh
How does the BYD Seagull compare to similar cars available in Bangladesh?
BYD
Seagull
Base Price
$10K
Annual Cost in Bangladesh
$3K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Bangladesh
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Bangladesh
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Bangladesh
$4K
Annual costs estimated for Bangladesh market. Import duty (150%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇧🇩 Owning a Car in Bangladesh
World's highest import duties on cars.
Very Expensive for Bangladesh
Annual car costs = 132% of average Bangladesh income ($3K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$3K
In Bangladesh
Fuel Price
৳0.80/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$200
Per year
Import Duty
150%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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BYD Seagull in Bangladesh — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Seagull in Bangladesh.
The 2025 BYD Seagull has a base price of $10,000 USD. In Bangladesh, after 150% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $28,750 USD (৳28,750 BDT).