BYD Seal 2022 price in Kenya
No 2022 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 4 years old to KRA, which takes 40% off its CRSP value: about KES 4,400,000 – KES 7,700,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Seal 2022, by version
KRA treats a BYD Seal 2022 landing in 2026 as 4 years old and takes 40% 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 2,648,300 | KES 662,075 | KES 331,038 | KES 582,626 | KES 66,208 | KES 52,966 | KES 1,694,913 | KES 4,448,213 |
| SEAL U 71.8 COMFORT | 71.8 kWh · Electric | KES 11,965,599 | KES 3,334,197 | KES 833,549 | KES 416,775 | KES 733,523 | KES 83,355 | KES 66,684 | KES 2,133,886 | KES 5,573,083 |
| SEAL U 87 KWH DESIGN | 87.0 kWh · Electric | KES 12,820,488 | KES 3,572,410 | KES 893,103 | KES 446,551 | KES 785,930 | KES 89,310 | KES 71,448 | KES 2,286,342 | KES 5,963,752 |
| SEAL 82.5 RWD DESIGN | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 14,651,986 | KES 4,082,755 | KES 1,020,689 | KES 510,344 | KES 898,206 | KES 102,069 | KES 81,655 | KES 2,612,963 | KES 6,800,718 |
| SEAL 82.5 AWD EXCELLENCE | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 16,606,019 | KES 4,627,243 | KES 1,156,811 | KES 578,405 | KES 1,017,993 | KES 115,681 | KES 92,545 | KES 2,961,435 | KES 7,693,678 |
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.
2022 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KES 2,250,000 – KES 3,950,000 | KES 5,800,000 – KES 10,300,000 | +KES 1,400,000 |
| 2023 | KES 1,950,000 – KES 3,500,000 | KES 5,100,000 – KES 9,000,000 | +KES 700,000 |
| 2022 | KES 1,650,000 – KES 3,000,000 | KES 4,400,000 – KES 7,700,000 | – |
| 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 1,050,000 |
BYD Seal 2022 questions
How much is a 2022 BYD Seal in Kenya?
No 2022 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 4,400,000 – KES 7,700,000 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 2022 BYD Seal?
KRA values a 2022 BYD Seal at its CRSP value less 40% depreciation for a 4-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,650,000 – KES 3,000,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2022 BYD Seal be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2022 BYD Seal can land up to the end of 2029. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2022 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 2022 depends on the car; a 2022 BYD Seal's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.