September 16, 2026 · 15 min read
Importing a Chinese EV to New Zealand: 0% Duty, 15% GST, and the Road-User Charge Most Import Guides Miss
Importing a Chinese EV to New Zealand means 0% import duty and no countervailing duty — but 15% GST, and since 1 April 2024 light EVs also pay road user charges of NZ$76 per 1,000 km. A BYD Seal lands at about $33,766.5 (+36.8%). Here is the full tax stack, the RHD filter, and the used-import question.
New Zealand EV Import Landed Cost