BYD in Kazakhstan: Official Prices, Grey Imports and What to Check
BYD has been sold officially in Kazakhstan since February 2025 through Astana Motors, from about 9.5 million tenge for the Yuan Up. But several of the most-searched BYDs in the country — the Destroyer 05, Seal 05, Han and Tang — aren't in the official line-up: they arrive as grey imports from China. Here are the official prices, how to tell the two apart and what to check before you buy.
| Model | Type | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Yuan Up | Electric small SUV (Atto 2 elsewhere) | 9,490,000 ₸ |
| Chazor | Plug-in hybrid sedan (Qin L DM-i in China) | 10,690,000 ₸ |
| Yuan Up DM-i | Plug-in hybrid small SUV | 10,990,000 ₸ |
| Song Plus EV | Electric SUV | 12,790,000 ₸ |
| Seal 6 | Plug-in hybrid sedan | 12,990,000 ₸ |
| Song Plus DM-i | Plug-in hybrid SUV | 15,290,000 ₸ |
| Sealion 7 | Electric SUV | 18,990,000 ₸ |
| Atto 8 | Plug-in hybrid 7-seat SUV (Sealion 8 elsewhere) | 23,490,000 ₸ |
Prices from the official distributor's website (byd-auto.kz), checked 10 November 2026. Dealers and offers vary — confirm the final price with an official BYD dealer.
Official BYD in Kazakhstan
BYD entered Kazakhstan on 28 February 2025 with distributor Astana Motors, opening showrooms in Almaty and Astana. Cars bought through the official network come with BYD's warranty, official service and local recall campaigns. The line-up mixes export names with Chinese ones: the Yuan Up is the car sold as the Atto 2 elsewhere, and the Atto 8 is the seven-seat SUV called the Sealion 8 in Australia.
BYD Chazor, Destroyer 05 and Seal 05 explained
These sedans are easy to mix up. The Chazor is the official Kazakh name for China's Qin L DM-i, a larger plug-in hybrid sedan. The Destroyer 05 is the Ocean-series twin of the Qin Plus DM-i, and the Seal 05 DM-i is its updated replacement with BYD's fifth-generation hybrid system. Only the Chazor is sold officially; the Destroyer 05 and Seal 05 arrive as grey imports.
Grey-import BYDs: Destroyer 05, Seal 05, Han and Tang
These models are among the most searched BYDs in Kazakhstan but are imported privately from China. They are Chinese-market cars, so software, equipment and documents can differ from the official versions, and they are not covered by the official BYD warranty — although reports say official service centres will still service them. Confirm with Astana Motors before you buy.
| Model | Sold officially? | Typical listing price |
|---|---|---|
| Destroyer 05 | No | from about 8,300,000 ₸ |
| Seal 05 DM-i | No | from about 8,600,000 ₸ |
| Han | No | from about 13,600,000 ₸ |
| Tang | No | varies |
Listing prices on Kolesa.kz, November 2026 — they vary by seller, year and condition.
Import duties since 2026
Kazakhstan ended its customs concessions for imported electric cars on 1 January 2026. Imported EVs now pay 16% VAT plus import duty that depends on how the car is declared — 15% under EAEU rules, or 0% under WTO rules with limits on reselling the car abroad. That makes grey-import EVs dearer than before, so compare the total landed price with the official price.
How to check a BYD in Kazakhstan by VIN
Decode the 17-character VIN before you pay. It shows whether the car was built for China or for export, the exact model and the build year — which tells you whether the official warranty and local recalls can apply. On a grey import, also check Chinese recall notices for that model and build date, and on a used car check the mileage and accident history.
FAQ
Is BYD sold officially in Kazakhstan?
Yes. Since February 2025 BYD has been sold through the official distributor Astana Motors, with showrooms in Almaty and Astana.
How much does a BYD cost in Kazakhstan?
Officially from 9,490,000 tenge for the Yuan Up, up to 23,490,000 tenge for the seven-seat Atto 8 (November 2026).
Is the BYD Destroyer 05 sold officially in Kazakhstan?
No. The Destroyer 05 and the newer Seal 05 are grey imports from China; the official sedan alternative is the Chazor.
Do grey-import BYDs have a warranty in Kazakhstan?
Not the official BYD warranty. Reports say official service centres will still service them, but confirm with Astana Motors before you buy.
What is the BYD Chazor?
The Kazakh name for the Qin L DM-i, a plug-in hybrid sedan sold in China. It costs 10,690,000 tenge officially.
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