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Entity Snapshot
The GAC Motor GS8 is a suv HEV from GAC-MOTOR, listed from $32,230 ex-factory. with 134 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | N/A |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | N/A / N/A |
| Drive power | 134 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $32,230 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (THS hybrid system) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 134 kW |
| Torque | 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | N/A |
| 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 | 5015 mm |
| Width | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm |
| Curb weight | 2045 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 17.41 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 | 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 | $32,230 |
| Standard import duty | $3,223 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $6,736 |
| 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) | $48,789 |
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.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAC Motor GS8 (this model) | N/A | 2920 mm | N/A | $32,230 |
| Wey 03 | 34 kWh | 2745 mm | 30 min (80%) | $32,250 |
| Aito M5 | 83 kWh | 2880 mm | 30 min (20-80%) | $32,370 |
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 |
| Motor power | 134 kW |
| Torque | 270 Nm |
| Top speed | 190 km/h |
| Length | 5015 mm |
| Width | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm |
| Curb weight | 2045 kg |
Gac Motor GS8 (starting at $32,230) is a SUV from GAC MOTOR.
- Motor power: 134 kW
Overview
GAC Motor GS8 is an SUV non-plug-in hybrid from GAC Motor, in front-wheel-drive form. For this SUV non-plug-in hybrid, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty; the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +18% over base (about $38,021 landed). With a $32,230 ex-factory price, the SUV non-plug-in hybrid reads as mid-tier. Key figures are a 134 kW electric motor, a top speed of 190 km/h, and a MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension layout. This SUV non-plug-in hybrid is positioned for private buyers and fleet managers comparing segment landed premiums.
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 | $48,789 | +51.4% |
| France | EU | $49,043 | +52.2% |
| Netherlands | EU | $49,398 | +53.3% |
| Sweden | EU | $50,486 | +56.6% |
| Denmark | EU | $53,916 | +67.3% |
| Spain | EU | $49,108 | +52.4% |
| Italy | EU | $49,602 | +53.9% |
| Belgium | EU | $49,148 | +52.5% |
| Austria | EU | $48,843 | +51.5% |
| Portugal | EU | $49,907 | +54.8% |
| Ireland | EU | $49,907 | +54.8% |
| Poland | EU | $49,762 | +54.4% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $48,793 | +51.4% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $47,537 | +47.5% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $42,284 | +31.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $39,983 | +24.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $43,367 | +34.6% |
| Israel | Middle East | $45,543 | +41.3% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $38,021 | +18.0% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $58,396 | +81.2% |
| Australia | Oceania | $41,303 | +28.2% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $42,437 | +31.7% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $39,136 | +21.4% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $41,875 | +29.9% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $58,362 | +81.1% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $47,016 | +45.9% |
| Mexico | North America | $63,130 | +95.9% |
| Canada | North America | $42,945 | +33.2% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $57,477 | +78.3% |
| South Africa | Africa | $52,560 | +63.1% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $32,230 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $3,223 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $6,665 |
| VAT (19%) | $8,002 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $56,721 |
Premium over base price: +76.0%
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