BMW I3 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 BMW I3 is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 3 years old to KRA, which takes 30% off its CRSP value: about KES 1,800,000 – KES 10,600,000 landed across 9 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BMW I3 2023, by version
KRA treats a BMW I3 2023 landing in 2026 as 3 years old and takes 30% off its CRSP value before charging tax.
| KRA model | Engine | CRSP value | Customs value | Import duty (35%) | Excise duty | VAT (16%) | Import declaration fee (2.5%) | Railway development levy (2%) | Total taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 SUITE RANGE EXTENDER | 650 cc · Hybrid | KES 3,015,182 | KES 898,522 | KES 314,483 | KES 242,601 | KES 232,897 | KES 22,463 | KES 17,970 | KES 830,414 | KES 1,833,936 |
| i3 BASE GRADE | EV · Electric | KES 7,986,686 | KES 2,596,392 | KES 649,098 | KES 324,549 | KES 571,206 | KES 64,910 | KES 51,928 | KES 1,661,691 | KES 4,363,083 |
| i3 LODGE RANGE EXTENDER | EV · Electric | KES 8,508,783 | KES 2,766,120 | KES 691,530 | KES 345,765 | KES 608,546 | KES 69,153 | KES 55,322 | KES 1,770,316 | KES 4,641,436 |
| BMW i3 LODGE RANGE EXTENDER | 3,000 cc · Petrol | KES 9,351,348 | KES 2,675,226 | KES 936,329 | KES 902,889 | KES 722,311 | KES 66,881 | KES 53,505 | KES 2,681,915 | KES 5,462,141 |
| BMW i3 BASE GRADE | 4,400 cc · Petrol | KES 9,508,885 | KES 2,518,791 | KES 881,577 | KES 1,190,129 | KES 734,480 | KES 62,970 | KES 50,376 | KES 2,919,532 | KES 5,543,323 |
| i3 RANGE EXTENDER | 650 cc · Hybrid | KES 10,627,224 | KES 3,166,904 | KES 1,108,416 | KES 855,064 | KES 820,861 | KES 79,173 | KES 63,338 | KES 2,926,852 | KES 6,198,756 |
| BMW i3 SUITE RANGE EXTENDER | 650 cc · Hybrid | KES 12,876,422 | KES 3,837,163 | KES 1,343,007 | KES 1,036,034 | KES 994,593 | KES 95,929 | KES 76,743 | KES 3,546,306 | KES 7,488,469 |
| BMW i3 ATELIER RANGE EXTENDER | 4,400 cc · Petrol | KES 14,040,483 | KES 3,719,157 | KES 1,301,705 | KES 1,757,302 | KES 1,084,506 | KES 92,979 | KES 74,383 | KES 4,310,875 | KES 8,135,032 |
| BMW i3 | 4,400 cc · Petrol | KES 18,198,013 | KES 4,820,438 | KES 1,687,153 | KES 2,277,657 | KES 1,405,640 | KES 120,511 | KES 96,409 | KES 5,587,370 | KES 10,512,808 |
Landed cost is KRA's customs value plus these taxes and KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.
2023 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KES 1,150,000 – KES 8,000,000 | KES 2,550,000 – KES 15,000,000 | +KES 750,000 |
| 2024 | KES 940,000 – KES 6,400,000 | KES 2,050,000 – KES 12,000,000 | +KES 250,000 |
| 2023 | KES 830,000 – KES 5,600,000 | KES 1,800,000 – KES 10,600,000 | – |
| 2022 | KES 710,000 – KES 4,800,000 | KES 1,550,000 – KES 9,100,000 | −KES 250,000 |
| 2021 | KES 590,000 – KES 4,000,000 | KES 1,300,000 – KES 7,600,000 | −KES 500,000 |
BMW I3 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 BMW I3 in Kenya?
No 2023 BMW I3 is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,800,000 – KES 10,600,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (based on KRA's values; the car's own price and shipping differ).
What is the import duty on a 2023 BMW I3?
KRA values a 2023 BMW I3 at its CRSP value less 30% depreciation for a 3-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 830,000 – KES 5,600,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 BMW I3 be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 BMW I3 can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 BMW I3 have?
KRA lists 9 versions of the BMW I3 with 650 cc, 3,000 cc, 4,400 cc, EV engines (hybrid, electric, petrol). Which of them were built in 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 BMW I3's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.