2025 BYD SeagullTrue Cost of Ownership in Iran
75 hp all-electric city car, world's most affordable EV — 2025 BYD Seagull. Full cost breakdown including import duty (90%), VAT (9%), insurance, fuel at ﷼0.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$21K
Base: $10K
Annual Total
$2K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$9K
90% of base price
VAT
$2K
9% applied
Annual Insurance
$150
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$33K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 BYD Seagull — Full Cost Breakdown in Iran
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $10K |
| Import Duty (90%) | $9K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (9%) | $2K |
| Total Purchase Price | $21K |
| Annual Insurance | $150 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $45 |
| Annual Maintenance | $96 |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $150 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $2K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $33K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.163 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Seagull Fuel Cost Calculator — Iran
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Annual Fuel Cost
$45
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$4
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$0.30
6L × ﷼0.05
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 Iran
How does the BYD Seagull compare to similar cars available in Iran?
BYD
Seagull
Base Price
$10K
Annual Cost in Iran
$2K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Iran
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Iran
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Iran
$4K
Annual costs estimated for Iran market. Import duty (90%) and VAT (9%) applied to all models.
🇮🇷 Owning a Car in Iran
World's cheapest fuel (heavily subsidized).
Expensive for Iran
Annual car costs = 49% of average Iran income ($5K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$5K
In Iran
Fuel Price
﷼0.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$150
Per year
Import Duty
90%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
9%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
Popular Car Brands in Iran
BYD Seagull in Iran — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Seagull in Iran.
The 2025 BYD Seagull has a base price of $10,000 USD. In Iran, after 90% import duty and 9% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $20,710 USD (﷼20,710 IRR).