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Entity Snapshot
The BYD E2 is a sedan BEV from BYD, listed from $12,650 ex-factory. CLTC range is 405 km from a 43.2 kWh pack with 70 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | 405 km 出行版 |
| Battery | LFP (Blade) · 43.2 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 405 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 70 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 30 min (80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $12,650 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 70 kW |
| Torque | 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| 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 | 4260 mm |
| Width | 1760 mm |
| Height | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm |
| Curb weight | 1340 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 11.47 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units 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 | $12,650 |
| Standard import duty | $1,265 |
| Countervailing duty | $2,366 |
| VAT | $3,093 |
| 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) | $25,974 |
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.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD E2 (this model) | 43.2 kWh | 2610 mm | 30 min (80%) | $12,650 |
| Ora Good CAT | 45.9 kWh | 2650 mm | 30 min (30-80%) | $11,800 |
| Geely Galaxy Starshine 7 MAX | N/A | N/A | N/A | $13,720 |
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 | Sedan |
| Range (CLTC) | 405 km |
| Battery | 43.2 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP (Blade) |
| Motor power | 70 kW |
| Torque | 180 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Length | 4260 mm |
| Width | 1760 mm |
| Height | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm |
| Curb weight | 1340 kg |
| Efficiency | 10.3 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 30 min (80%) |
Byd E2 (starting at $12,650) is a Sedan from BYD.
- Range: 405 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 43.2 kWh
- Motor power: 70 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 4.9 s
Overview
The BYD E2 is a sedan battery-electric with front-wheel-drive from BYD. Key figures are a CLTC-rated range of 405 km and MacPherson strut front / Torsion beam rear suspension. Priced from $12,650 ex-factory, the sedan battery-electric falls in the entry-level tier. For the sedan battery-electric, Germany applies a 17% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff, while the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +38% over base (about $17,462 landed). The sedan battery-electric profile suits executive and corporate fleet buyers prioritizing price-to-spec value.
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 | $25,973 | +105.3% |
| France | EU | $26,036 | +105.8% |
| Netherlands | EU | $26,199 | +107.1% |
| Sweden | EU | $26,520 | +109.6% |
| Denmark | EU | $29,950 | +136.8% |
| Spain | EU | $25,909 | +104.8% |
| Italy | EU | $26,212 | +107.2% |
| Belgium | EU | $25,949 | +105.1% |
| Austria | EU | $25,836 | +104.2% |
| Portugal | EU | $26,325 | +108.1% |
| Ireland | EU | $26,325 | +108.1% |
| Poland | EU | $26,180 | +107.0% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $22,948 | +81.4% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $23,062 | +82.3% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $20,271 | +60.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $18,396 | +45.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $19,724 | +55.9% |
| Israel | Middle East | $20,821 | +64.6% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $17,462 | +38.0% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $25,502 | +101.6% |
| Australia | Oceania | $19,765 | +56.2% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $19,920 | +57.5% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $18,185 | +43.8% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $19,260 | +52.3% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $25,762 | +103.7% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $21,406 | +69.2% |
| Mexico | North America | $29,061 | +129.7% |
| Canada | North America | $21,132 | +67.1% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $26,550 | +109.9% |
| South Africa | Africa | $24,414 | +93.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $12,650 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,265 |
| Countervailing duty (17%) | $2,366 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,093 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $25,974 |
Premium over base price: +105.3%
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