BYD Seal 2024 price in Kenya
No 2024 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 2 years old to KRA, which takes 20% off its CRSP value: about KES 5,800,000 – KES 10,300,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Seal 2024, by version
KRA treats a BYD Seal 2024 landing in 2026 as 2 years old and takes 20% 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 3,531,067 | KES 882,767 | KES 441,383 | KES 776,835 | KES 88,277 | KES 70,621 | KES 2,259,883 | KES 5,895,950 |
| SEAL U 71.8 COMFORT | 71.8 kWh · Electric | KES 11,965,599 | KES 4,445,596 | KES 1,111,399 | KES 555,700 | KES 978,031 | KES 111,140 | KES 88,912 | KES 2,845,182 | KES 7,395,778 |
| SEAL U 87 KWH DESIGN | 87.0 kWh · Electric | KES 12,820,488 | 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 RWD DESIGN | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 14,651,986 | KES 5,443,673 | KES 1,360,918 | KES 680,459 | KES 1,197,608 | KES 136,092 | KES 108,873 | KES 3,483,950 | KES 9,032,623 |
| SEAL 82.5 AWD EXCELLENCE | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 16,606,019 | KES 6,169,658 | KES 1,542,415 | KES 771,207 | KES 1,357,325 | KES 154,241 | KES 123,393 | KES 3,948,581 | KES 10,223,239 |
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.
2024 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KES 2,800,000 – KES 4,950,000 | KES 7,300,000 – KES 12,800,000 | +KES 1,500,000 |
| 2025 | KES 2,800,000 – KES 4,950,000 | KES 7,300,000 – KES 12,800,000 | +KES 1,500,000 |
| 2024 | KES 2,250,000 – KES 3,950,000 | KES 5,800,000 – KES 10,300,000 | – |
| 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 | −KES 1,400,000 |
BYD Seal 2024 questions
How much is a 2024 BYD Seal in Kenya?
No 2024 BYD Seal is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 5,800,000 – KES 10,300,000 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 2024 BYD Seal?
KRA values a 2024 BYD Seal at its CRSP value less 20% depreciation for a 2-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 2,250,000 – KES 3,950,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2024 BYD Seal be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2024 BYD Seal can land up to the end of 2031. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2024 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 2024 depends on the car; a 2024 BYD Seal's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.