2025 BYD SeagullTrue Cost of Ownership in United States
75 hp all-electric city car, world's most affordable EV — 2025 BYD Seagull. Full cost breakdown including import duty (2.5%), VAT (0%), insurance, fuel at $0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$10K
Base: $10K
Annual Total
$6K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$250
2.5% of base price
VAT
$0
0% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$42K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 BYD Seagull — 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) | $10K |
| Import Duty (2.5%) | $250 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (0%) | $0 |
| Total Purchase Price | $10K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $855 |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $6K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $42K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.428 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Seagull Fuel Cost Calculator — United States
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Annual Fuel Cost
$855
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$71
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$5.70
6L × $0.95
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 United States
How does the BYD Seagull compare to similar cars available in United States?
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Seagull
Base Price
$10K
Annual Cost in United States
$6K
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Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in United States
$4K
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Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in United States
$4K
Hyundai
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Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in United States
$4K
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 = 11% 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 in United States — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Seagull in United States.
The 2025 BYD Seagull has a base price of $10,000 USD. In United States, after 2.5% import duty and 0% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $10,250 USD ($10,250 USD).