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Entity Snapshot
The Baw M8 is a mpv BEV from BAW, listed from $22,510 ex-factory. CLTC range is 505 km from a 81 kWh pack with 170 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 81 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 505 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 170 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 25 min (10-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $22,510 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | AWD (dual motor) |
| Motor type | PMSM (dual motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 170 kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 5317 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm |
| Height | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm |
| Curb weight | 2410 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 19.44 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $22,510 |
| Standard import duty | $2,251 |
| Countervailing duty | $5,126 |
| VAT | $5,678 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $42,165 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baw M8 (this model) | 81 kWh | 3200 mm | 25 min (10-80%) | $22,510 |
| Maxus G50 | 18.65 kWh | 2800 mm | N/A | $22,510 |
| Oshan Keshan EV | 57.9 kWh | 2820 mm | 0.75h | $23,170 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | MPV |
| Range (CLTC) | 505 km |
| Battery | 81 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 170 kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Length | 5317 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm |
| Height | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm |
| Curb weight | 2410 kg |
| Fast charge | 25 min (10-80%) |
Baw M8 (starting at $22,510) is a MPV from BAW.
- Range: 1370 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 81 kWh
- Motor power: 170 kW
Overview
BAW’s Baw M8 is an dual-motor all-wheel-drive fully electric MPV. The $22,510 ex-factory price places this MPV fully electric in the value-oriented band. Key figures are a top speed of 150 km/h, Double wishbone front / Multi-link rear suspension, and a 170 kW electric motor. For the MPV fully electric, the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +23.6% over base (about $27,815 landed) — Germany applies a 20.7% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff. In the MPV fully electric segment, it serves shuttle and charter fleet operators seeking low landed cost.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $42,164 | +87.3% |
| France | EU | $42,363 | +88.2% |
| Netherlands | EU | $42,662 | +89.5% |
| Sweden | EU | $43,528 | +93.4% |
| Denmark | EU | $46,958 | +108.6% |
| Spain | EU | $42,372 | +88.2% |
| Italy | EU | $42,811 | +90.2% |
| Belgium | EU | $42,412 | +88.4% |
| Austria | EU | $42,163 | +87.3% |
| Portugal | EU | $43,060 | +91.3% |
| Ireland | EU | $43,060 | +91.3% |
| Poland | EU | $42,915 | +90.7% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $35,963 | +59.8% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $35,387 | +57.2% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $31,356 | +39.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $29,267 | +30.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $31,630 | +40.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $33,271 | +47.8% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $27,815 | +23.6% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $42,066 | +86.9% |
| Australia | Oceania | $30,611 | +36.0% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $31,259 | +38.9% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $28,735 | +27.7% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $30,649 | +36.2% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $42,179 | +87.4% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $34,303 | +52.4% |
| Mexico | North America | $46,217 | +105.3% |
| Canada | North America | $32,117 | +42.7% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $42,124 | +87.1% |
| South Africa | Africa | $38,588 | +71.4% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $22,510 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $2,251 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $4,655 |
| VAT (19%) | $5,589 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $41,605 |
Premium over base price: +84.8%
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