2024 BYD SealTrue Cost of Ownership in Saudi Arabia
313 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at ﷼0.24/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$48K
Base: $40K
Annual Total
$10K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
5% of base price
VAT
$6K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$101K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 BYD Seal — Full Cost Breakdown in Saudi Arabia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $40K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $48K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $216 |
| Annual Maintenance | $804 |
| Annual Depreciation | $8K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $10K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $101K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.698 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Seal Fuel Cost Calculator — Saudi Arabia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$216
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$18
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$1.44
6L × ﷼0.24
BYD Seal Depreciation Curve
The BYD Seal loses approximately $20K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $40K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $32K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $28K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $25K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $22K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $20K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
BYD Seal vs. Competitors in Saudi Arabia
How does the BYD Seal compare to similar cars available in Saudi Arabia?
BYD
Seal
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$10K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$4K
Annual costs estimated for Saudi Arabia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇸🇦 Owning a Car in Saudi Arabia
Heavily subsidized fuel, no road tax.
Expensive for Saudi Arabia
Annual car costs = 40% of average Saudi Arabia income ($26K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$26K
In Saudi Arabia
Fuel Price
﷼0.24/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
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BYD Seal in Saudi Arabia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Seal in Saudi Arabia.
The 2024 BYD Seal has a base price of $40,000 USD. In Saudi Arabia, after 5% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $48,300 USD (﷼48,300 SAR).