Yes, the BYD Yuan UP is a strong choice for importers who need an entry-price electric SUV rather than another mid-range model. It is a compact electric SUV priced roughly 40% below BYD's Atto 3 while still offering genuine SUV proportions and a 401 km CLTC range, which makes it the model most export buyers reach for when a customer wants "an EV SUV, but affordable."

What the Yuan UP is and who it suits

The Yuan UP sits at the value end of BYD's SUV lineup, built to compete against combustion compact SUVs on price rather than against premium EVs on features. It suits distributors who need a genuine entry-price EV SUV to sit below the Atto 3 in a lineup, fleet operators replacing budget combustion SUVs, and first-time EV buyers in price-sensitive markets.

Battery, range and drivetrain

The Yuan UP uses a 42.3 kWh battery delivering a CLTC-rated range of 401 km. It is offered with a front-wheel-drive single-motor layout, which keeps the vehicle efficient and the price competitive while still providing confident everyday performance for city and highway driving.

Trims and factory pricing

The Yuan UP is offered in two export trims:

  • Comfort — the entry trim, focused on core range and equipment
  • Flagship — the higher trim with expanded comfort and tech features

Factory pricing ranges from ¥79,800 to ¥99,800. Converted to an indicative FOB price (factory price ÷ 7.2), that's roughly $11,083 to $13,861 per unit before freight, insurance, duty, VAT and clearance.

Estimating your landed cost

To model your landed cost, start with the FOB price and add a fixed $1,450 international freight charge, insurance at 1.1% of the FOB value, your destination country's import duty rate applied to the CIF value, VAT at your local rate applied to CIF plus duty, and a fixed $650 clearance fee. Because duty and VAT differ by country, we recommend confirming your exact market rates before finalizing pricing for resale.

Colors, MOQ and lead time

The Yuan UP is available in three exterior colors for export: Skiing White, Cosmos Black, and Parker Blue. There is no minimum order quantity, with a production and export lead time of 30 days. Both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive builds are available — confirm which your market requires when ordering.

Warranty coverage

Every new Yuan UP carries BYD's standard new-energy vehicle warranty: 6 years or 150,000 km on the vehicle, and 8 years or 150,000 km on the Blade Battery pack. The same coverage applies regardless of trim, so entry-price buyers get identical protection to buyers of BYD's premium sedans.

Why the Yuan UP fills the entry-price gap

Most compact EV SUVs on the global market are priced to compete with combustion SUVs one segment up, which puts them out of reach for budget-conscious buyers in emerging markets. The Yuan UP is built to compete directly against combustion compact SUVs at a similar price, while keeping the ride height, cargo volume, and running-cost advantage that make an EV SUV a practical daily vehicle rather than a compromise.

Want a landed-cost quote for the Yuan UP? Message our team on WhatsApp with your destination country and order quantity and we'll send a full breakdown including current freight and duty estimates.

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