BYD resale values in South Africa
BYD arrived in South Africa in 2023 with the Atto 3 and has grown into the country's biggest new-energy player, with a range spanning budget EVs, plug-in hybrids and the Shark 6 bakkie. The Dolphin Surf was SA's best-selling EV by early 2026.
Brand depreciation profile
Projected value of a typical BYD at R 669 900, the median new price across the range, on the chinese (new entrant) curve. Estimates, not quotes.
Every BYD we track
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Bakkies
SUVs & crossovers
- New from
- R 449 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 238 316 (53%)
- New from
- R 509 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 270 098 (53%)
- New from
- R 639 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 338 960 (53%)
- New from
- R 699 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 335 508 (48%)
- New from
- R 1 059 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 538 020 (51%)
- New from
- R 1 109 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 520 688 (47%)
Hatchbacks
Sedans
Common questions about BYD values
Do BYD cars hold their value?
BYD sits in our "Chinese (new entrant)" depreciation tier. On our model a typical BYD keeps about 55% of its new price after three years, so a R 669 900 car would still be worth around R 371 080. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.
What is the cheapest new BYD?
The cheapest BYD we track is the Dolphin Surf, from about R 341 900. After three years it should still be worth around R 162 409 on our estimates.
Which BYD holds value best?
On our numbers the BYD Sealion 5 holds value best, keeping about 53% of its price after three years, roughly R 270 098 of a R 509 900 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.