BYD Dolphin 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 BYD Dolphin 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 5,300,000 – KES 5,900,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Dolphin 2023, by version
KRA treats a BYD Dolphin 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 (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 3,175,123 | KES 793,781 | KES 396,890 | KES 698,527 | KES 79,378 | KES 63,502 | KES 2,032,078 | KES 5,312,201 |
| DOLPHIN 44.9 BOOST | 44.9 kWh · Electric | KES 10,743,922 | KES 3,492,741 | KES 873,185 | KES 436,593 | KES 768,403 | KES 87,319 | KES 69,855 | KES 2,235,355 | KES 5,833,096 |
| DOLPHIN 60.4 KWH | 60.5 kWh · Electric | KES 10,743,922 | KES 3,492,741 | KES 873,185 | KES 436,593 | KES 768,403 | KES 87,319 | KES 69,855 | KES 2,235,355 | KES 5,833,096 |
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 2,900,000 – KES 3,200,000 | KES 7,500,000 – KES 8,300,000 | +KES 2,200,000 |
| 2024 | KES 2,300,000 – KES 2,600,000 | KES 6,000,000 – KES 6,700,000 | +KES 700,000 |
| 2023 | KES 2,000,000 – KES 2,250,000 | KES 5,300,000 – KES 5,900,000 | – |
| 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 | −KES 1,500,000 |
BYD Dolphin 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 BYD Dolphin in Kenya?
No 2023 BYD Dolphin is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 5,300,000 – KES 5,900,000 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 BYD Dolphin?
KRA values a 2023 BYD Dolphin 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 2,000,000 – KES 2,250,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 BYD Dolphin be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 BYD Dolphin can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 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 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 BYD Dolphin's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.