2024 BYD DolphinTrue Cost of Ownership in Pakistan
177 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (50%), VAT (17%), insurance, fuel at ₨1.28/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$44K
Base: $25K
Annual Total
$8K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$13K
50% of base price
VAT
$6K
17% applied
Annual Insurance
$470
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$81K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 BYD Dolphin — Full Cost Breakdown in Pakistan
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $25K |
| Import Duty (50%) | $13K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (17%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $44K |
| Annual Insurance | $470 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $302 |
| Annual Depreciation | $5K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $590 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $8K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $81K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.501 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Dolphin Fuel Cost Calculator — Pakistan
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,152
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$96
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$7.68
6L × ₨1.28
BYD Dolphin Depreciation Curve
The BYD Dolphin loses approximately $12K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $25K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $20K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $18K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $16K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $14K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $13K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
BYD Dolphin vs. Competitors in Pakistan
How does the BYD Dolphin compare to similar cars available in Pakistan?
BYD
Dolphin
Base Price
$25K
Annual Cost in Pakistan
$8K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Pakistan
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Pakistan
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Pakistan
$4K
Annual costs estimated for Pakistan market. Import duty (50%) and VAT (17%) applied to all models.
🇵🇰 Owning a Car in Pakistan
High import duties, low insurance.
Very Expensive for Pakistan
Annual car costs = 442% of average Pakistan income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In Pakistan
Fuel Price
₨1.28/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$470
Per year
Import Duty
50%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
17%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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BYD Dolphin in Pakistan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Dolphin in Pakistan.
The 2024 BYD Dolphin has a base price of $25,000 USD. In Pakistan, after 50% import duty and 17% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $43,875 USD (₨43,875 PKR).