BYD Seal 2026 5-year cost to own
Estimated from segment averageBased on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩41,450,027
Monthly average ₩690,834|Cost per km ₩553/km| Depreciation | ₩26,733,000 | 64% |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ₩4,772,727 | 12% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 13% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩794,300 | 2% |
| Maintenance | ₩3,650,000 | 9% |
| Total | ₩41,450,027 |
Vehicle tax: engine-based rates with age reduction (flat rate for EVs) · Insurance uses a reference range by age band, not a quote
Cumulative cost by year
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| Year | Depreciation | Charging | Insurance | Vehicle tax | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₩10,318,000 | ₩954,545 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩169,000 | ₩500,000 | ₩13,041,545 |
| 2 | ₩5,159,000 | ₩954,545 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩169,000 | ₩600,000 | ₩21,024,091 |
| 3 | ₩4,690,000 | ₩954,545 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩160,550 | ₩700,000 | ₩28,629,186 |
| 4 | ₩3,752,000 | ₩954,545 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩152,100 | ₩850,000 | ₩35,437,832 |
| 5 | ₩2,814,000 | ₩954,545 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,650 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩41,450,027 |
The results are estimates based on public statistics and may differ from actual transaction prices and real costs. See how we calculate
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is included in the 5-year TCO?
Depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance reference cost, vehicle tax with age reduction, and maintenance by cost grade.
Q.How is Korean vehicle tax calculated?
Engine size × rate (80/140/200 KRW per cc) plus 30% education tax, reduced 5% yearly from year 3 up to 50%. EVs pay a flat amount.
Q.Why show cost per km?
Cost per km makes cars of different classes comparable and shows what each kilometer actually costs you.