BYD Seal 2019 price in Kenya
No 2019 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 7 years old to KRA, which takes 60% off its CRSP value: about KES 3,000,000 – KES 5,200,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Seal 2019, by version
KRA treats a BYD Seal 2019 landing in 2026 as 7 years old and takes 60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL 61.4 RWD COMFORT | 61.4 kWh · Electric | KES 9,504,088 | KES 1,765,534 | KES 441,384 | KES 220,692 | KES 388,418 | KES 44,138 | KES 35,311 | KES 1,129,943 | KES 3,000,477 |
| SEAL U 71.8 COMFORT | 71.8 kWh · Electric | KES 11,965,599 | KES 2,222,798 | KES 555,700 | KES 277,850 | KES 489,016 | KES 55,570 | KES 44,456 | KES 1,422,592 | KES 3,750,390 |
| SEAL U 87 KWH DESIGN | 87.0 kWh · Electric | KES 12,820,488 | KES 2,381,607 | KES 595,402 | KES 297,701 | KES 523,954 | KES 59,540 | KES 47,632 | KES 1,524,229 | KES 4,010,836 |
| SEAL 82.5 RWD DESIGN | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 14,651,986 | KES 2,721,836 | KES 680,459 | KES 340,230 | KES 598,804 | KES 68,046 | KES 54,437 | KES 1,741,976 | KES 4,568,812 |
| SEAL 82.5 AWD EXCELLENCE | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 16,606,019 | KES 3,084,829 | KES 771,207 | KES 385,604 | KES 678,662 | KES 77,121 | KES 61,697 | KES 1,974,291 | KES 5,164,120 |
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.
2019 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KES 1,400,000 – KES 2,500,000 | KES 3,700,000 – KES 6,500,000 | +KES 700,000 |
| 2020 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 2,250,000 | KES 3,350,000 – KES 5,800,000 | +KES 350,000 |
| 2019 | KES 1,100,000 – KES 2,000,000 | KES 3,000,000 – KES 5,200,000 | – |
BYD Seal 2019 questions
How much is a 2019 BYD Seal in Kenya?
No 2019 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 3,000,000 – KES 5,200,000 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 2019 BYD Seal?
KRA values a 2019 BYD Seal at its CRSP value less 60% depreciation for a 7-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,100,000 – KES 2,000,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2019 BYD Seal be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2019 BYD Seal can land up to the end of 2026. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2019 BYD Seal have?
KRA lists 5 versions of the BYD Seal with 61.4 kWh, 71.8 kWh, 87.0 kWh, 82.5 kWh engines (electric). Which of them were built in 2019 depends on the car; a 2019 BYD Seal's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.