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Entity Snapshot
The Changan CS55 PLUS HEV is a suv HEV from CHANGAN, listed from $13,740 ex-factory. from a 1.7 kWh pack with 180 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | NMC (ternary) · 1.7 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | N/A / N/A |
| Drive power | 180 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $13,740 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 180 kW |
| Torque | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| 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 | 4550 mm |
| Width | 1868 mm |
| Height | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2656 mm |
| Curb weight | N/A |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 14.24 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 | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | N/A (non-plug-in hybrid, no external charging port) |
| Charging adapter (export) | N/A |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval. 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 | $13,740 |
| Standard import duty | $1,374 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $2,872 |
| 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) | $24,586 |
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.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changan CS55 PLUS HEV (this model) | 1.7 kWh | 2656 mm | N/A | $13,740 |
| Geely Galaxy Starship 7 | 19.09 kWh | 2755 mm | N/A | $13,770 |
| Leapmotor Lafa5 | 56.2 kWh | 2735 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $13,770 |
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 | HEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Battery | 1.7 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC (ternary) |
| Motor power | 180 kW |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s |
| Length | 4550 mm |
| Width | 1868 mm |
| Height | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2656 mm |
Changan CS55 PLUS HEV (starting at $13,740) is a SUV from CHANGAN.
- Battery: 1.7 kWh
- Motor power: 180.0 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 7.8 s
Overview
ChangAn’s Changan CS55 PLUS HEV is an front-wheel-drive hybrid SUV. Specification highlights are a 180 kW electric motor, a 7.8-second 0–100 km/h time, and a MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension layout. With a $13,740 ex-factory price, the SUV hybrid reads as affordable-end. On landed cost for this SUV hybrid, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +35.4% over base (≈ $18,607 landed), while Germany levies only the 10% standard tariff. For the SUV hybrid buyer, it suits private buyers and fleet managers watching import duty exposure.
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 | $24,585 | +78.9% |
| France | EU | $24,636 | +79.3% |
| Netherlands | EU | $24,787 | +80.4% |
| Sweden | EU | $25,062 | +82.4% |
| Denmark | EU | $28,492 | +107.4% |
| Spain | EU | $24,497 | +78.3% |
| Italy | EU | $24,789 | +80.4% |
| Belgium | EU | $24,537 | +78.6% |
| Austria | EU | $24,436 | +77.9% |
| Portugal | EU | $24,890 | +81.2% |
| Ireland | EU | $24,890 | +81.2% |
| Poland | EU | $24,745 | +80.1% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $24,386 | +77.5% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $24,425 | +77.8% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $21,497 | +56.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $19,598 | +42.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $21,041 | +53.1% |
| Israel | Middle East | $22,198 | +61.6% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $18,607 | +35.4% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $27,333 | +98.9% |
| Australia | Oceania | $20,964 | +52.6% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $21,174 | +54.1% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $19,351 | +40.8% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $20,519 | +49.3% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $27,577 | +100.7% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $22,831 | +66.2% |
| Mexico | North America | $30,957 | +125.3% |
| Canada | North America | $22,347 | +62.6% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $28,272 | +105.8% |
| South Africa | Africa | $25,981 | +89.1% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $13,740 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,374 |
| Countervailing duty (20.7%) | $3,128 |
| VAT (19%) | $3,466 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $28,308 |
Premium over base price: +106.0%
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