New RHD Export BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition (New) to
Export BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition (New) to 
South Africa
The BYD Dolphin is a compact electric hatchback from BYD's current export-eligible New Energy Vehicle lineup, offering up to 520 km CLTC range. Specification sourced from BYD's official domestic price list (configuration: 2025款 智驾版 520km 骑士版).
$28,127 landed
FOB 62.1%
Freight/Ins. 5.8%
Duty 17%
VAT 12.7%
Clearance 2.3%
FOB price$17,472
Freight$1,450
Insurance$192
Import duty$4,779
VAT$3,584
Clearance & handling$650
Total landed cost$28,127
Estimate only — confirm current duty/VAT rates with a licensed customs broker in South Africa before ordering.
Shipping
| Port of loading | Shenzhen Yantian Port |
| Estimated transit | 30-42 days (sea freight) |
| Steering required | RHD |
| Steering match | Yes — RHD variant available |
South Africa Import Notes
South Africa applies import duty plus VAT on imported vehicles under SARS/ITAC rules. A dedicated reduced-duty framework for electric vehicles has been proposed and is subject to change. Figures on this site are indicative estimates only — confirm current rates with SARS/ITAC or a licensed customs clearing agent before ordering.
Compare with Other Markets
| Country | Landed Total | |
|---|---|---|
 Colombia | $20,720 | View → |
 Thailand | $21,102 | View → |
 United Arab Emirates | $21,724 | View → |
 Philippines | $22,058 | View → |
 Peru | $23,205 | View → |
 Saudi Arabia | $23,731 | View → |
 Chile | $24,761 | View → |
 Kazakhstan | $25,269 | View → |
 Pakistan | $25,460 | View → |
 Egypt | $25,708 | View → |
 Mexico | $27,257 | View → |
 Kenya | $28,366 | View → |
 Nigeria | $28,389 | View → |
 Brazil | $30,841 | View → |
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Questions Buyers Ask
- BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition import duty and landed cost in South Africa — new price?
- Landed cost for a new BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition in South Africa is approximately $28,127 ($17,472 base + $1,642 freight/insurance + $8,363 duty/VAT + $650 clearance).
- How long does shipping the BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition to South Africa take?
- 30-42 days (sea freight)
- Does South Africa allow the BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition's steering configuration?
- Yes, South Africa uses RHD and we supply the matching RHD variant of the BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition.
- What is the used-vehicle age limit in South Africa?
- Used vehicle imports into South Africa require an ITAC import permit and are generally restricted to specific categories (e.g. inheritance, returning residents); standard commercial import of used passenger cars is not normally permitted. Verify current rules with ITAC or a licensed clearing agent before ordering a used unit.