2024 BYD Song Pro DMTrue Cost of Ownership in South Africa
197 hp plug-in hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (25%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at R1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$40K
Base: $28K
Annual Total
$11K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$7K
25% of base price
VAT
$5K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$95K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 BYD Song Pro DM — Full Cost Breakdown in South Africa
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $28K |
| Import Duty (25%) | $7K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $5K |
| Total Purchase Price | $40K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $400 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $11K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $95K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.729 |
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 — South Africa
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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 × R1.15
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 South Africa
How does the BYD Song Pro DM compare to similar cars available in South Africa?
BYD
Song Pro DM
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$11K
Toyota
Camry
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Honda
Accord
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Mazda
Mazda6
Base Price
$27K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Annual costs estimated for South Africa market. Import duty (25%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇿🇦 Owning a Car in South Africa
High import duties on most vehicles.
Very Expensive for South Africa
Annual car costs = 156% of average South Africa income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In South Africa
Fuel Price
R1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
25%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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BYD Song Pro DM in South Africa — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Song Pro DM in South Africa.
The 2024 BYD Song Pro DM has a base price of $28,000 USD. In South Africa, after 25% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $40,250 USD (R40,250 ZAR).