BYD Seal 2021 price in Kenya
No 2021 BYD Seal 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 3,700,000 – KES 6,500,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Seal 2021, by version
KRA treats a BYD Seal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL 61.4 RWD COMFORT | 61.4 kWh · Electric | KES 9,504,088 | KES 2,206,917 | KES 551,729 | KES 275,865 | KES 485,522 | KES 55,173 | KES 44,138 | KES 1,412,427 | KES 3,724,344 |
| SEAL U 71.8 COMFORT | 71.8 kWh · Electric | KES 11,965,599 | KES 2,778,497 | KES 694,624 | KES 347,312 | KES 611,269 | KES 69,462 | KES 55,570 | KES 1,778,237 | KES 4,661,734 |
| SEAL U 87 KWH DESIGN | 87.0 kWh · Electric | KES 12,820,488 | KES 2,977,009 | KES 744,252 | KES 372,126 | KES 654,942 | KES 74,425 | KES 59,540 | KES 1,905,285 | KES 4,987,294 |
| SEAL 82.5 RWD DESIGN | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 14,651,986 | KES 3,402,296 | KES 850,574 | KES 425,287 | KES 748,505 | KES 85,057 | KES 68,046 | KES 2,177,469 | KES 5,684,765 |
| SEAL 82.5 AWD EXCELLENCE | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 16,606,019 | KES 3,856,036 | KES 964,009 | KES 482,005 | KES 848,328 | KES 96,401 | KES 77,121 | KES 2,467,864 | KES 6,428,900 |
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 1,950,000 – KES 3,500,000 | KES 5,100,000 – KES 9,000,000 | +KES 1,400,000 |
| 2022 | KES 1,650,000 – KES 3,000,000 | KES 4,400,000 – KES 7,700,000 | +KES 700,000 |
| 2021 | KES 1,400,000 – KES 2,500,000 | KES 3,700,000 – KES 6,500,000 | – |
| 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 | −KES 700,000 |
BYD Seal 2021 questions
How much is a 2021 BYD Seal in Kenya?
No 2021 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 3,700,000 – KES 6,500,000 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 Seal?
KRA values a 2021 BYD Seal 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 1,400,000 – KES 2,500,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2021 BYD Seal be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2021 BYD Seal can land up to the end of 2028. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2021 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 2021 depends on the car; a 2021 BYD Seal's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.