New LHD Export BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition (New) to
Export BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition (New) to 
United Arab Emirates
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).
$21,724 landed
FOB 80.4%
Freight/Ins. 7.6%
Duty 4.4%
VAT 4.6%
Clearance 3%
FOB price$17,472
Freight$1,450
Insurance$192
Import duty$956
VAT$1,004
Clearance & handling$650
Total landed cost$21,724
Estimate only — confirm current duty/VAT rates with a licensed customs broker in United Arab Emirates before ordering.
Shipping
| Port of loading | Shenzhen Yantian Port |
| Estimated transit | 25-40 days (sea freight) |
| Steering required | LHD |
| Steering match | Yes — LHD variant available |
United Arab Emirates Import Notes
The UAE applies a low flat customs duty (around 5%) plus 5% VAT on most imported vehicles, with GCC-conformity and Emirate-specific registration requirements. The UAE is also a common re-export hub for regional buyers. Figures on this site are indicative estimates only — confirm current rates with UAE customs or your clearing agent before ordering.
Compare with Other Markets
| Country | Landed Total | |
|---|---|---|
 Colombia | $20,720 | View → |
 Thailand | $21,102 | 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 → |
 South Africa | $28,127 | 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 United Arab Emirates — new price?
- Landed cost for a new BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition in United Arab Emirates is approximately $21,724 ($17,472 base + $1,642 freight/insurance + $1,960 duty/VAT + $650 clearance).
- How long does shipping the BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition to United Arab Emirates take?
- 25-40 days (sea freight)
- Does United Arab Emirates allow the BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition's steering configuration?
- Yes, United Arab Emirates uses LHD and we supply the matching LHD variant of the BYD Dolphin — 2025 Smart Drive Edition 520km Knight Edition.
- What is the used-vehicle age limit in United Arab Emirates?
- The UAE generally permits used-vehicle import for personal use with no strict federal age limit, though free-zone re-export and Emirate-specific registration rules vary. Verify current rules with UAE customs or your clearing agent before ordering.