2025 BYD SeagullTrue Cost of Ownership in Venezuela
75 hp all-electric city car, world's most affordable EV — 2025 BYD Seagull. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at Bs0.01/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$14K
Base: $10K
Annual Total
$2K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
20% of base price
VAT
$2K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$100
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$25K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 BYD Seagull — Full Cost Breakdown in Venezuela
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $10K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (16%) | $2K |
| Total Purchase Price | $14K |
| Annual Insurance | $100 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $9 |
| Annual Maintenance | $64 |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $70 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $2K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $25K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.150 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Seagull Fuel Cost Calculator — Venezuela
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Annual Fuel Cost
$9
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$1
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$0.06
6L × Bs0.01
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 Venezuela
How does the BYD Seagull compare to similar cars available in Venezuela?
BYD
Seagull
Base Price
$10K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$2K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$4K
Annual costs estimated for Venezuela market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (16%) applied to all models.
🇻🇪 Owning a Car in Venezuela
Near-free fuel but economic instability.
Very Expensive for Venezuela
Annual car costs = 125% of average Venezuela income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In Venezuela
Fuel Price
Bs0.01/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$100
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
16%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
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BYD Seagull in Venezuela — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Seagull in Venezuela.
The 2025 BYD Seagull has a base price of $10,000 USD. In Venezuela, after 20% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $13,920 USD (Bs13,920 VES).