2026 BYD SongTrue Cost of Ownership in Kenya
201 hp all-electric, popular Chinese EV SUV, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (25%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at KSh1.35/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$49K
Base: $34K
Annual Total
$11K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$9K
25% of base price
VAT
$7K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$750
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$105K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 BYD Song — Full Cost Breakdown in Kenya
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $34K |
| Import Duty (25%) | $9K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (16%) | $7K |
| Total Purchase Price | $49K |
| Annual Insurance | $750 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $964 |
| Annual Depreciation | $7K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $300 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $11K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $105K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.736 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Song Fuel Cost Calculator — Kenya
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,228
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$186
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$14.85
11L × KSh1.35
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 Kenya
How does the BYD Song compare to similar cars available in Kenya?
BYD
Song
Base Price
$34K
Annual Cost in Kenya
$11K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Kenya
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Kenya
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Kenya
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Kenya market. Import duty (25%) and VAT (16%) applied to all models.
🇰🇪 Owning a Car in Kenya
Used Japanese imports dominate market.
Very Expensive for Kenya
Annual car costs = 502% of average Kenya income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In Kenya
Fuel Price
KSh1.35/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$750
Per year
Import Duty
25%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
16%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Africa
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BYD Song in Kenya — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Song in Kenya.
The 2026 BYD Song has a base price of $34,000 USD. In Kenya, after 25% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $49,300 USD (KSh49,300 KES).