BYD Dolphin 2021 price in Kenya
No 2021 BYD Dolphin is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 5 years old to KRA, which takes 50% off its CRSP value: about KES 3,800,000 – KES 4,200,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Dolphin 2021, by version
KRA treats a BYD Dolphin 2021 landing in 2026 as 5 years old and takes 50% off its CRSP value before charging tax.
| KRA model | Engine | CRSP value | Customs value | Import duty (25%) | Excise duty | VAT (16%) | Import declaration fee (2.5%) | Railway development levy (2%) | Total taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOLPHIN 44.9 ACTIVE | 44.9 kWh · Electric | KES 9,766,905 | KES 2,267,945 | KES 566,986 | KES 283,493 | KES 498,948 | KES 56,699 | KES 45,359 | KES 1,451,485 | KES 3,824,430 |
| DOLPHIN 44.9 BOOST | 44.9 kWh · Electric | KES 10,743,922 | KES 2,494,815 | KES 623,704 | KES 311,852 | KES 548,859 | KES 62,370 | KES 49,896 | KES 1,596,681 | KES 4,196,496 |
| DOLPHIN 60.4 KWH | 60.5 kWh · Electric | KES 10,743,922 | KES 2,494,815 | KES 623,704 | KES 311,852 | KES 548,859 | KES 62,370 | KES 49,896 | KES 1,596,681 | KES 4,196,496 |
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.
2021 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KES 2,000,000 – KES 2,250,000 | KES 5,300,000 – KES 5,900,000 | +KES 1,500,000 |
| 2022 | KES 1,700,000 – KES 1,950,000 | KES 4,550,000 – KES 5,100,000 | +KES 750,000 |
| 2021 | KES 1,450,000 – KES 1,600,000 | KES 3,800,000 – KES 4,200,000 | – |
| 2020 | KES 1,300,000 – KES 1,450,000 | KES 3,450,000 – KES 3,800,000 | −KES 350,000 |
| 2019 | KES 1,150,000 – KES 1,300,000 | KES 3,050,000 – KES 3,400,000 | −KES 750,000 |
BYD Dolphin 2021 questions
How much is a 2021 BYD Dolphin in Kenya?
No 2021 BYD Dolphin is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 3,800,000 – KES 4,200,000 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 2021 BYD Dolphin?
KRA values a 2021 BYD Dolphin at its CRSP value less 50% depreciation for a 5-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,450,000 – KES 1,600,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2021 BYD Dolphin be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2021 BYD Dolphin can land up to the end of 2028. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2021 BYD Dolphin have?
KRA lists 3 versions of the BYD Dolphin with 44.9 kWh, 60.5 kWh engines (electric). Which of them were built in 2021 depends on the car; a 2021 BYD Dolphin's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.