2026 BYD SongTrue Cost of Ownership in Italy
201 hp all-electric, popular Chinese EV SUV, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (22%), insurance, fuel at €1.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$46K
Base: $34K
Annual Total
$16K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
10% of base price
VAT
$8K
22% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$128K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 BYD Song — Full Cost Breakdown in Italy
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $34K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (22%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $46K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $7K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $16K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $128K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.096 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Song Fuel Cost Calculator — Italy
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,135
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$261
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$20.90
11L × €1.90
BYD Song Depreciation Curve
The BYD Song loses approximately $17K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $34K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $27K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $24K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $21K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $19K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $17K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
BYD Song vs. Competitors in Italy
How does the BYD Song compare to similar cars available in Italy?
BYD
Song
Base Price
$34K
Annual Cost in Italy
$16K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Italy
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Italy
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Italy
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Italy market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (22%) applied to all models.
🇮🇹 Owning a Car in Italy
ZTL restricted zones in historic city centers.
Expensive for Italy
Annual car costs = 47% of average Italy income ($35K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$35K
In Italy
Fuel Price
€1.90/L
Diesel dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
22%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Italy
BYD Song in Italy — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Song in Italy.
The 2026 BYD Song has a base price of $34,000 USD. In Italy, after 10% import duty and 22% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $45,628 USD (€45,628 EUR).