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
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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
New vs. Used Comparison 13
New & Used
New vs. Used BYD Seagull: Which Should You Import?
The BYD Seagull is the most affordable model in the export lineup, and it exists specifically to serve high-volume, price-driven markets. For this mo…
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New vs. Used BYD Shark: Which Should You Import?
The BYD Shark is BYD's AWD PHEV pickup, combining a 29.58 kWh battery with extended-range capability, and it serves a different buyer than the sedans…
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New vs. Used BYD Yuan UP: Which Should You Import?
The BYD Yuan UP is one of the most frequently requested compact electric SUVs among our import buyers, and the first question almost every buyer asks…
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New vs. Used BYD e6: Which Should You Import?
The BYD e6 has built its export reputation as a fleet and ride-hailing workhorse - a spacious electric MPV bought as much for cargo and passenger vol…
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New vs. Used BYD e2: Which Should You Import?
The BYD e2 is BYD's entry-level electric hatchback, and it's usually the model buyers ask about when the priority is landed cost per unit above every…
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New vs. Used BYD Sealion 6: Which Should You Import?
The BYD Sealion 6 adds a layer to the new-vs-used decision that most other models in our range don't have: it's offered as both a full battery-electr…
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How Does BYD Warranty Coverage Compare Between New and Used Export Vehicles?
Warranty coverage is one of the first questions serious buyers ask, and it's also one of the most misunderstood parts of buying used. The short versi…
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Used
Is It Safe to Buy a Used BYD from China?
Every used BYD we export is independently inspected before shipment: mileage, battery state-of-health (measured via OBD diagnostic), body condition a…
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Used
How Do I Check Battery Health on a Used BYD Before Buying?
Battery health is measured as State-of-Health (SoH) — the ratio of current usable capacity to original rated capacity — read via an OBD diagnostic to…
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Used
What Is a Fair Price for a Used BYD Atto 3?
Our current used BYD Atto 3 — a 2023 unit with 28,000 km and 96% battery SoH, single owner — is listed at ¥89,800 before freight and destination duty…
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Used
Does a Used BYD Come with a VIN and Ownership History?
Yes. Every used vehicle listing includes a masked VIN reference and the number of prior owners on record. Full VIN and ownership-transfer documents a…
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How Many Owners Has This Used BYD Had?
Owner count is published on every used-vehicle page. For example, our current used Dolphin and Atto 3 are both single-owner units, while our used Son…
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Used
What Mileage Is Normal for a 2-3 Year Old BYD?
Our current used inventory ranges from roughly 19,500 km (2023 Dolphin) to 41,000 km (2022 Song PLUS EV), reflecting normal domestic Chinese usage pa…
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How Is a Used BYD Inspected Before Export?
Before listing, each used vehicle undergoes an exterior/interior condition check, an OBD diagnostic scan (including battery SoH and stored fault code…
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What Is Included in the Condition Report for a Used BYD?
Our condition reports cover: exterior panel/paint condition (including any repairs or repaints), interior wear, battery SoH from OBD diagnostic, odom…
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Used
How Is Battery State of Health (SoH) Verified on a Used BYD Before Export?
Battery State of Health (SoH) on a used BYD is verified with a manufacturer-level diagnostic scan tool connected to the vehicle's Battery Management …
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Used
How Do I Verify VIN and Ownership on a Used BYD Export Vehicle?
You verify VIN and ownership on a used BYD export vehicle in two stages: before purchase, you receive a masked VIN alongside the full condition repor…
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Used
What's Included in a Used BYD Condition Report?
A used BYD condition report includes the vehicle's mileage in kilometers, battery State of Health (SoH) from a diagnostic BMS scan, an accident-histo…
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Used
How Can I Trust the Odometer Reading on a Used BYD Import?
You can trust the odometer reading on a used BYD import because it is cross-checked against two independent sources before the vehicle is listed: the…
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Used
How Much Does an Electric Vehicle's Battery Degrade With Age and Mileage?
An electric vehicle's battery degrades gradually over its service life as a normal consequence of repeated charge cycles, with the rate of degradatio…
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Used
Do Used BYD EVs Hold Their Resale Value Well?
Resale value for a used BYD EV, like any used electric vehicle, is shaped by a combination of factors: how transparently the vehicle's battery health…
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Used
What Does the Pre-Export Inspection Process Look Like for a Used BYD?
The pre-export inspection process for a used BYD runs through four stages: sourcing and initial screening of the vehicle, a diagnostic scan covering …
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Used
Does the Number of Prior Owners Matter When Buying a Used BYD for Export?
Yes, the number of prior owners matters when buying a used BYD for export, and single-owner vehicles typically carry a modest premium over comparable…
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Used
Does the Blade Battery Warranty Carry Over to a Used BYD?
Yes, in general the Blade Battery warranty is tied to the vehicle itself rather than to its original owner, so a used BYD typically retains the remai…
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