BYD Seal 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 BYD Seal 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 5,100,000 – KES 9,000,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Seal 2023, by version
KRA treats a BYD Seal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL 61.4 RWD COMFORT | 61.4 kWh · Electric | KES 9,504,088 | KES 3,089,684 | KES 772,421 | KES 386,211 | KES 679,731 | KES 77,242 | KES 61,794 | KES 1,977,399 | KES 5,172,083 |
| SEAL U 71.8 COMFORT | 71.8 kWh · Electric | KES 11,965,599 | KES 3,889,896 | KES 972,474 | KES 486,237 | KES 855,777 | KES 97,247 | KES 77,798 | KES 2,489,533 | KES 6,484,429 |
| SEAL U 87 KWH DESIGN | 87.0 kWh · Electric | KES 12,820,488 | KES 4,167,812 | KES 1,041,953 | KES 520,977 | KES 916,919 | KES 104,195 | KES 83,356 | KES 2,667,400 | KES 6,940,212 |
| SEAL 82.5 RWD DESIGN | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 14,651,986 | KES 4,763,214 | KES 1,190,804 | KES 595,402 | KES 1,047,907 | KES 119,080 | KES 95,264 | KES 3,048,457 | KES 7,916,671 |
| SEAL 82.5 AWD EXCELLENCE | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 16,606,019 | KES 5,398,450 | KES 1,349,613 | KES 674,806 | KES 1,187,659 | KES 134,961 | KES 107,969 | KES 3,455,008 | KES 8,958,458 |
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 2,800,000 – KES 4,950,000 | KES 7,300,000 – KES 12,800,000 | +KES 2,200,000 |
| 2024 | KES 2,250,000 – KES 3,950,000 | KES 5,800,000 – KES 10,300,000 | +KES 700,000 |
| 2023 | KES 1,950,000 – KES 3,500,000 | KES 5,100,000 – KES 9,000,000 | – |
| 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 | −KES 1,400,000 |
BYD Seal 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 BYD Seal in Kenya?
No 2023 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 5,100,000 – KES 9,000,000 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 Seal?
KRA values a 2023 BYD Seal 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 1,950,000 – KES 3,500,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 BYD Seal be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 BYD Seal can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 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 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 BYD Seal's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.