Buyer Questions, Answered
Straight answers to the questions overseas buyers ask most about exporting BYD vehicles from China.
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200 Questions Answered
7 Topics Covered
New & Used Coverage
Getting Started 8
Shipping, Logistics & Compliance 12
Import Duty & Country Guides 18
Model Export Guides 24
New vs. Used Comparison 13
Used Buying & Verification 19
Rankings & Comparisons 6
Getting Started 8
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Can I Buy a New BYD Directly from the Factory in China?
Individual retail buyers generally cannot walk into a BYD factory and buy one car. What we do instead is aggregate export orders through licensed tra…
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What Is the Minimum Order Quantity for BYD Bulk Export?
Every new BYD model we list carries the same 5-unit MOQ, which applies across all 157 trims. Lead time from confirmed deposit to container loading ru…
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What Is the Warranty on a New BYD Exported from China?
New BYD vehicles carry a factory warranty of 6 years / 150,000 km on the vehicle and 8 years / 150,000 km on the high-voltage battery, under standard…
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How Do I Pay a Chinese BYD Export Company Safely?
Our standard structure is a bank-transfer deposit to confirm your order, with the balance due before the container is loaded at port. For new buyers,…
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What Documents Do I Need to Import a New BYD?
Every new-vehicle export includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and Certificate of Origin. Depending on your destination, you ma…
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What Is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for Bulk New BYD Export Orders?
MOQ exists because export orders are consolidated into container or vessel bookings, and factory production planning is done in batches. A single-uni…
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Shipping, Logistics & Compliance 12
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How Long Does It Take to Ship a New BYD from China?
Total time to your door has two parts: production/allocation lead time (30 days from deposit) and sea freight transit. From Shenzhen Yantian Port, ty…
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Is the BYD Atto 3 Available in Right-Hand Drive?
Yes — the BYD Atto 3, Dolphin and Song PLUS EV are all available in both left-hand drive (LHD) and right-hand drive (RHD) configurations. Confirm the…
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FCL Container vs. RoRo: Which Shipping Method Is Best for BYD Export Orders?
For most new BYD export orders, FCL (Full Container Load) shipping is the recommended default because it offers stronger protection against damage, w…
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What Payment Terms Are Standard for New BYD Export Orders?
The standard payment structure for new BYD export orders is a deposit paid up front to confirm and begin production or allocation, with the remaining…
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How Do I Know Whether I Need a Left-Hand Drive or Right-Hand Drive BYD?
Whether you need a left-hand drive (LHD) or right-hand drive (RHD) BYD is determined entirely by the traffic laws of the destination country the vehi…
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What Compliance and Homologation Steps Are Needed to Import a New BYD?
Importing a new BYD vehicle generally requires clearing three broad compliance stages: obtaining the correct type approval or conformity documentatio…
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Does the BYD Factory Warranty Transfer to Export Buyers?
New BYD vehicles purchased through an export order carry the standard factory warranty coverage, honored through the vehicle's documentation package …
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How Should Fleet Buyers Plan Charging Infrastructure Before Importing BYD EVs?
Fleet buyers should begin charging infrastructure planning before vehicles are even shipped, not after they arrive. The core steps are: deciding on a…
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Do I Need Marine Cargo Insurance When Importing a New BYD?
Marine cargo insurance is strongly recommended on every new BYD export order, and it is already built into the standard landed cost calculation at 1.…
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How Does Spare Parts and After-Sales Support Work for Exported BYD Vehicles?
Spare parts and after-sales support for exported BYD vehicles works through three main channels: sourcing genuine parts alongside or shortly after th…
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Is Financing or Trade Credit Available for Bulk BYD Export Orders?
Financing options exist for bulk BYD export orders, most commonly through Letter of Credit (LC) backed trade finance or the buyer's own bank credit f…
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Import Duty & Country Guides 18
Model Export Guides 24
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BYD Seal Export Guide: Specs, Pricing and Buyer FAQ for 2026
Yes, the BYD Seal is one of the strongest mid-size electric sedans BYD currently builds for export, and it competes directly with premium electric se…
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BYD Seal U Export Guide: Specs, Pricing and Buyer FAQ for 2026
Yes, the BYD Seal U is a strong choice for importers who need a compact electric SUV that balances long range, practical cargo space, and a price poi…
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BYD Han EV Export Guide: Specs, Pricing and Buyer FAQ for 2026
Yes, the BYD Han EV is the right choice when your market needs an executive-class electric sedan that competes with premium European and Tesla flagsh…
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BYD Tang EV Export Guide: Specs, Pricing and Buyer FAQ for 2026
Yes, the BYD Tang EV is the right pick when your buyers need genuine full-size SUV space with three rows of seating in a fully electric package. It i…
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BYD Qin PLUS EV Export Guide: Specs, Pricing and Buyer FAQ for 2026
Yes, the BYD Qin PLUS EV is one of the best models to export if your priority is volume and price accessibility rather than flagship positioning. It …
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BYD Seagull Export Guide: Specs, Pricing and Buyer FAQ for 2026
Yes, the BYD Seagull is the model to export if your buyers are looking for the lowest possible entry price into a genuine BYD electric vehicle. It is…
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