2025 BYD TangTrue Cost of Ownership in United States
523 hp all-electric, popular Chinese EV SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (2.5%), VAT (0%), insurance, fuel at $0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$48K
Base: $47K
Annual Total
$16K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$1K
2.5% of base price
VAT
$0
0% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$127K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 BYD Tang — Full Cost Breakdown in United States
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $47K |
| Import Duty (2.5%) | $1K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (0%) | $0 |
| Total Purchase Price | $48K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $9K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $16K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $127K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.051 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Tang Fuel Cost Calculator — United States
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,568
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$131
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$10.45
11L × $0.95
BYD Tang Depreciation Curve
The BYD Tang loses approximately $23K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $47K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $38K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $33K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $29K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $26K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $24K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
BYD Tang vs. Competitors in United States
How does the BYD Tang compare to similar cars available in United States?
BYD
Tang
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in United States
$16K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in United States
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in United States
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in United States
$7K
Annual costs estimated for United States market. Import duty (2.5%) and VAT (0%) applied to all models.
🇺🇸 Owning a Car in United States
Cheapest fuel among developed nations. No federal VAT.
Moderate for United States
Annual car costs = 27% of average United States income ($59K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$59K
In United States
Fuel Price
$0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
2.5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
0%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
Popular Car Brands in United States
BYD Tang in United States — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Tang in United States.
The 2025 BYD Tang has a base price of $47,000 USD. In United States, after 2.5% import duty and 0% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $48,175 USD ($48,175 USD).