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BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) to United Kingdom: what it costs landed
Today’s quote: from $13,033 FOB China port (new car, quoted 10-18). Below: every step from there to a registered car in United Kingdom, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2027 Flash Edition 401KM Leading Edition · Battery electric
Cheaper per car when several ship together — quoted per order
| Ex-works price | $11,987 |
| + Export handling (arranged by LandedCar) | $1,046 |
| = FOB | $13,033 |
| + Freight & insurance (insurance 0.4%) | $5,323 |
| CIF · per car | $18,357 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $400 |
| DAP · per car | $18,757 |
| + Import duty 10% | $1,836 |
| + VAT 20% | $4,038 |
| + Port + customs $ | $500 |
| + IVA approval £ ⚠ | $253 |
| + DVLA registration £ | $70 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $6,697 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $25,803 |
Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-18 — prices move; confirm before ordering
Can this car get 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
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
FAQ
- BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) price in United Kingdom: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?
- About $25,803 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in United Kingdom, from $13,033 FOB China port (ex-works $11,987). Taxes and fees about $6,697; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.
- How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) in United Kingdom?
- Taxes and fees total about $6,697 on a CIF value of $18,357: Import duty 10% $1,836, VAT 20% $4,038, Port + customs $ $500, IVA approval £ ⚠ $253, DVLA registration £ $70.
- Can a new BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) be imported and registered in United Kingdom?
- Yes. No blocking rule for a new left-hand-drive car. Rules to know: 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
- Who handles shipping and customs?
- The quote identifies the seller and the party responsible for export. For FOB, the buyer appoints the freight forwarder; for CIF, LandedCar arranges and quotes sea freight and insurance. Destination customs clearance and registration are handled by the buyer or a service provider they choose.
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Indicative figures: exchange rates, freight and tax rules change; what customs actually charges and the quote LandedCar confirms prevail. Free and not a basis for refunds or claims — see Terms.