BYD Sealion 2019 price in Kenya
No 2019 BYD Sealion is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 7 years old to KRA, which takes 60% off its CRSP value: about KES 4,250,000 – KES 5,300,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BYD Sealion 2019, by version
KRA treats a BYD Sealion 2019 landing in 2026 as 7 years old and takes 60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEALION 7 82.5 RWD COMFORT | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 13,675,377 | KES 2,540,416 | KES 635,104 | KES 317,552 | KES 558,892 | KES 63,510 | KES 50,808 | KES 1,625,866 | KES 4,271,282 |
| SEALION 7 82.5 AWD DESIGN | 82.5 kWh · Electric | KES 15,385,156 | KES 2,858,034 | KES 714,509 | KES 357,254 | KES 628,768 | KES 71,451 | KES 57,161 | KES 1,829,143 | KES 4,792,177 |
| SEALION 7 91.3 AWD EXCELLENCE | 91.3 kWh · Electric | KES 16,809,971 | KES 3,122,716 | KES 780,679 | KES 390,340 | KES 686,998 | KES 78,068 | KES 62,454 | KES 1,998,539 | KES 5,226,255 |
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.
2019 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KES 2,000,000 – KES 2,500,000 | KES 5,300,000 – KES 6,600,000 | +KES 1,050,000 |
| 2020 | KES 1,800,000 – KES 2,250,000 | KES 4,750,000 – KES 5,900,000 | +KES 500,000 |
| 2019 | KES 1,600,000 – KES 2,000,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 5,300,000 | – |
BYD Sealion 2019 questions
How much is a 2019 BYD Sealion in Kenya?
No 2019 BYD Sealion is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 4,250,000 – KES 5,300,000 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 2019 BYD Sealion?
KRA values a 2019 BYD Sealion at its CRSP value less 60% depreciation for a 7-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,600,000 – KES 2,000,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2019 BYD Sealion be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2019 BYD Sealion can land up to the end of 2026. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2019 BYD Sealion have?
KRA lists 3 versions of the BYD Sealion with 82.5 kWh, 91.3 kWh engines (electric). Which of them were built in 2019 depends on the car; a 2019 BYD Sealion's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.