BYD Seal 2020 price in Kenya
No 2020 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 6 years old to KRA, which takes 55% off its CRSP value: about KES 3,350,000 – KES 5,800,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Seal 2020, by version
KRA treats a BYD Seal 2020 landing in 2026 as 6 years old and takes 55% 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 1,986,225 | KES 496,556 | KES 248,278 | KES 436,969 | KES 49,656 | KES 39,725 | KES 1,271,184 | KES 3,362,409 |
| SEAL U 71.8 COMFORT | 71.8 kWh · Electric | KES 11,965,599 | KES 2,500,648 | KES 625,162 | KES 312,581 | KES 550,143 | KES 62,516 | KES 50,013 | KES 1,600,415 | KES 4,206,063 |
| SEAL U 87 KWH DESIGN | 87.0 kWh · Electric | KES 12,820,488 | KES 2,679,308 | KES 669,827 | KES 334,914 | KES 589,448 | KES 66,983 | KES 53,586 | KES 1,714,758 | KES 4,499,066 |
| SEAL 82.5 RWD DESIGN | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 14,651,986 | KES 3,062,066 | KES 765,517 | KES 382,758 | KES 673,655 | KES 76,552 | KES 61,241 | KES 1,959,723 | KES 5,126,789 |
| SEAL 82.5 AWD EXCELLENCE | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 16,606,019 | KES 3,470,432 | KES 867,608 | KES 433,804 | KES 763,495 | KES 86,761 | KES 69,409 | KES 2,221,077 | KES 5,796,509 |
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.
2020 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KES 1,650,000 – KES 3,000,000 | KES 4,400,000 – KES 7,700,000 | +KES 1,050,000 |
| 2021 | KES 1,400,000 – KES 2,500,000 | KES 3,700,000 – KES 6,500,000 | +KES 350,000 |
| 2020 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 2,250,000 | KES 3,350,000 – KES 5,800,000 | – |
| 2019 | KES 1,100,000 – KES 2,000,000 | KES 3,000,000 – KES 5,200,000 | −KES 350,000 |
BYD Seal 2020 questions
How much is a 2020 BYD Seal in Kenya?
No 2020 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 3,350,000 – KES 5,800,000 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 2020 BYD Seal?
KRA values a 2020 BYD Seal at its CRSP value less 55% depreciation for a 6-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,250,000 – KES 2,250,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2020 BYD Seal be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2020 BYD Seal can land up to the end of 2027. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2020 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 2020 depends on the car; a 2020 BYD Seal's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.