2024 BYD Song Pro DMTrue Cost of Ownership in Japan
197 hp plug-in hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$31K
Base: $28K
Annual Total
$12K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$3K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$92K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 BYD Song Pro DM — Full Cost Breakdown in Japan
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $28K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $31K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $12K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $92K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.820 |
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 — Japan
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,740
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$145
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,200L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.60
8L × ¥1.45
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 Japan
How does the BYD Song Pro DM compare to similar cars available in Japan?
BYD
Song Pro DM
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Japan
$12K
Toyota
Camry
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Japan
$7K
Honda
Accord
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Japan
$7K
Mazda
Mazda6
Base Price
$27K
Annual Cost in Japan
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Japan market. Import duty (0%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇯🇵 Owning a Car in Japan
Shaken inspection every 2 years: $1,200.
Moderate for Japan
Annual car costs = 32% of average Japan income ($38K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$38K
In Japan
Fuel Price
¥1.45/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
0%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in Japan
BYD Song Pro DM in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Song Pro DM in Japan.
The 2024 BYD Song Pro DM has a base price of $28,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $30,800 USD (¥30,800 JPY).