2024 BYD Song Pro DMTrue Cost of Ownership in Ghana
197 hp plug-in hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at GH₵1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$39K
Base: $28K
Annual Total
$9K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$6K
20% of base price
VAT
$5K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$650
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$85K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 BYD Song Pro DM — Full Cost Breakdown in Ghana
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $28K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $6K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $5K |
| Total Purchase Price | $39K |
| Annual Insurance | $650 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $650 |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $350 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $9K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $85K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.613 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Song Pro DM Fuel Cost Calculator — Ghana
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,380
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$115
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,200L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$9.20
8L × GH₵1.15
BYD Song Pro DM Depreciation Curve
The BYD Song Pro DM loses approximately $15K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $28K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $22K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $19K | 67% |
| Year 3 | $16K | 58% |
| Year 4 | $14K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $13K | 46% |
Depreciation based on mid-range segment averages.
BYD Song Pro DM vs. Competitors in Ghana
How does the BYD Song Pro DM compare to similar cars available in Ghana?
BYD
Song Pro DM
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$9K
Toyota
Camry
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$7K
Honda
Accord
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$7K
Mazda
Mazda6
Base Price
$27K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Ghana market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇬🇭 Owning a Car in Ghana
High import levies on vehicles.
Very Expensive for Ghana
Annual car costs = 368% of average Ghana income ($3K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$3K
In Ghana
Fuel Price
GH₵1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$650
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Africa
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BYD Song Pro DM in Ghana — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Song Pro DM in Ghana.
The 2024 BYD Song Pro DM has a base price of $28,000 USD. In Ghana, after 20% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $38,640 USD (GH₵38,640 GHS).