2024 BYD Song Pro DMTrue Cost of Ownership in Thailand
197 hp plug-in hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (80%), VAT (7%), insurance, fuel at ฿0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$54K
Base: $28K
Annual Total
$10K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$22K
80% of base price
VAT
$4K
7% applied
Annual Insurance
$850
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$102K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 BYD Song Pro DM — Full Cost Breakdown in Thailand
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $28K |
| Import Duty (80%) | $22K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (7%) | $4K |
| Total Purchase Price | $54K |
| Annual Insurance | $850 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $850 |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $550 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $10K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $102K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.637 |
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 — Thailand
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,140
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$95
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,200L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$7.60
8L × ฿0.95
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 Thailand
How does the BYD Song Pro DM compare to similar cars available in Thailand?
BYD
Song Pro DM
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$10K
Toyota
Camry
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$7K
Honda
Accord
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$7K
Mazda
Mazda6
Base Price
$27K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Thailand market. Import duty (80%) and VAT (7%) applied to all models.
🇹🇭 Owning a Car in Thailand
High import tax but low running costs.
Very Expensive for Thailand
Annual car costs = 136% of average Thailand income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In Thailand
Fuel Price
฿0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$850
Per year
Import Duty
80%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
7%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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BYD Song Pro DM in Thailand — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Song Pro DM in Thailand.
The 2024 BYD Song Pro DM has a base price of $28,000 USD. In Thailand, after 80% import duty and 7% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $53,928 USD (฿53,928 THB).