Importing a car from China to United Kingdom: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 30 popular Chinese models in United Kingdom, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- ⚠ RHD market: LHD cars can be registered but are hard to resell
- • Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; companies need a GB EORI number
- • Speedometer must show mph
Tax rules and sources
- Import duty 10% (UK Global Tariff, 8703 passenger cars; the UK did not follow the EU countervailing duty on Chinese BEVs) + VAT 20% (on price + freight/insurance + duty) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
- NOVA declaration within 14 days of arrival; China-spec cars without type approval need IVA; DVLA first registration fee £55 ↗ official 2026-09-02
- Right-hand-drive market; LHD can be registered but is hard to resell; speedometer must show mph ↗ official 2026-09-02
Post-Brexit UK tariff: 10% duty on cars, VAT 20%, no countervailing duty on Chinese BEVs (a price advantage versus the EU); right-hand-drive market, China-spec LHD cars can be registered but are hard to resell; imports need a NOVA declaration and IVA individual approval when there is no type approval.
Popular models: DDP price in United Kingdom
| Model | FOB | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2024 荣耀 · Battery electric | $16,248 | $30,064 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2027 Flash Edition 401KM Leading Edition · Battery electric | $13,033 | $25,803 |
| BYD Sealion 7Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · Battery electric | $28,076 | $45,739 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $19,964 | $34,988 |
| BYD Tang EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $52,899 |
| XPeng G6Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 625 Max Tech Edition · Battery electric | $26,138 | $43,171 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $52,899 |
| XPeng G9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 625 Max · Battery electric | $36,644 | $57,094 |
| Changan Nevo Q05Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Battery electric | $13,744 | $26,746 |
| BYD Seal EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $23,748 | $40,003 |
| BYD Han EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $24,829 | $41,435 |
| Zeekr 001Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $36,723 | $57,198 |
| MG4 EVQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · International Edition · Battery electric | $10,805 | $22,850 |
| XPeng MONA M03Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 540 Plus · Battery electric | $18,386 | $32,897 |
| BYD DolphinQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric | $14,000 | $27,085 |
| XPeng X9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 665 Max · Battery electric | $44,192 | $67,098 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-iExample configuration (reference price) · Plug-in hybrid · 1,498 cc | $16,720 | $30,689 |
| BYD Seal 05 DM-iQuoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Honor Edition 55KM Comfort · Plug-in hybrid · 1,497 cc | $10,685 | $22,692 |
| Geely CoolrayQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · MT · Petrol · 1,500 cc | $8,792 | $20,183 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Petrol · 1,969 cc | $22,670 | $38,575 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 ProExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,598 cc | $17,261 | $31,406 |
| Changan CS75 PlusExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,499 cc | $15,099 | $28,540 |
| GWM Haval H6Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,998 cc | $15,639 | $29,256 |
| Jetour T2 (Traveller)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $19,938 | $34,954 |
| Jetour X70Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $13,369 | $26,248 |
| MG5Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Petrol · 1,495 cc | $9,210 | $20,737 |
| MG7Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,496 cc | $17,802 | $32,123 |
| Changan UNI-VExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,494 cc | $14,017 | $27,106 |
| AITO M7Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $42,129 | $64,363 |
| AITO M9Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $74,565 | $107,350 |
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BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)
EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $15,122+
BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)
EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $13,033+
BYD Sealion 7
2026 · EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $27,923+
BYD Sealion 07 DM-i
2026 · PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $23,282+
BYD Tang DM-i
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $23,583+
XPeng G6
2026 · EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $26,138+
XPeng G9
2026 · EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $36,644+
Changan Nevo Q05
EREV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $12,674+
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