2023 BYD Tang EVTrue Cost of Ownership in Saudi Arabia
523 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at ﷼0.24/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$58K
Base: $48K
Annual Total
$13K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
5% of base price
VAT
$8K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$123K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 BYD Tang EV — Full Cost Breakdown in Saudi Arabia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $48K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $58K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $396 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $10K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $13K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $123K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.870 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Tang EV Fuel Cost Calculator — Saudi Arabia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$396
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$33
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$2.64
11L × ﷼0.24
BYD Tang EV Depreciation Curve
The BYD Tang EV loses approximately $24K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $48K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $38K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $34K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $30K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $27K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $24K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
BYD Tang EV vs. Competitors in Saudi Arabia
How does the BYD Tang EV compare to similar cars available in Saudi Arabia?
BYD
Tang EV
Base Price
$48K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$13K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Saudi Arabia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇸🇦 Owning a Car in Saudi Arabia
Heavily subsidized fuel, no road tax.
Expensive for Saudi Arabia
Annual car costs = 50% of average Saudi Arabia income ($26K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$26K
In Saudi Arabia
Fuel Price
﷼0.24/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
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BYD Tang EV in Saudi Arabia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Tang EV in Saudi Arabia.
The 2023 BYD Tang EV has a base price of $48,000 USD. In Saudi Arabia, after 5% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $57,960 USD (﷼57,960 SAR).