2023 BYD Tang EVTrue Cost of Ownership in Singapore
523 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (41%), VAT (9%), insurance, fuel at S$1.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$74K
Base: $48K
Annual Total
$29K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$20K
41% of base price
VAT
$6K
9% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$216K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 BYD Tang EV — Full Cost Breakdown in Singapore
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $48K |
| Import Duty (41%) | $20K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (9%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $74K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $10K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $9K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $29K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $216K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.902 |
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 — Singapore
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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 × S$1.90
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 Singapore
How does the BYD Tang EV compare to similar cars available in Singapore?
BYD
Tang EV
Base Price
$48K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$29K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Singapore market. Import duty (41%) and VAT (9%) applied to all models.
🇸🇬 Owning a Car in Singapore
COE system adds $50K–$100K to car cost.
Expensive for Singapore
Annual car costs = 49% of average Singapore income ($58K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$58K
In Singapore
Fuel Price
S$1.90/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$3K
Per year
Import Duty
41%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
9%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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BYD Tang EV in Singapore — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Tang EV in Singapore.
The 2023 BYD Tang EV has a base price of $48,000 USD. In Singapore, after 41% import duty and 9% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $73,771 USD (S$73,771 SGD).