2026 BYD SongTrue Cost of Ownership in Vietnam
201 hp all-electric, popular Chinese EV SUV, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (70%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ₫0.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$64K
Base: $34K
Annual Total
$11K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$24K
70% of base price
VAT
$6K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$450
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$117K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 BYD Song — Full Cost Breakdown in Vietnam
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $34K |
| Import Duty (70%) | $24K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $64K |
| Annual Insurance | $450 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $579 |
| Annual Depreciation | $7K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $11K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $117K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.708 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Song Fuel Cost Calculator — Vietnam
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,485
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$124
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$9.90
11L × ₫0.90
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 Vietnam
How does the BYD Song compare to similar cars available in Vietnam?
BYD
Song
Base Price
$34K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$11K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Vietnam market. Import duty (70%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇻🇳 Owning a Car in Vietnam
Very high import taxes on cars.
Very Expensive for Vietnam
Annual car costs = 303% of average Vietnam income ($4K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$4K
In Vietnam
Fuel Price
₫0.90/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$450
Per year
Import Duty
70%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in Vietnam
BYD Song in Vietnam — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Song in Vietnam.
The 2026 BYD Song has a base price of $34,000 USD. In Vietnam, after 70% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $63,580 USD (₫63,580 VND).