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Rates in brief

As of Jan 1, 2026, customs rates on passenger cars in Uzbekistan:

• Electric: 0% duty + 0% excise + 12% VAT.
• Hybrid (HEV/PHEV): 5% duty + reduced excise + 12% VAT.
• Petrol up to 1.6L: 30% duty + 5–15% excise + 12% VAT.
• Petrol 1.6–2.0L: 30% duty + 15–25% excise + 12% VAT.
• Petrol 2.0L+: 30% duty + 25–40% excise + 12% VAT.

What it means in practice

A $25,000 BYD Atto 3 from the factory:

• $25,000 + $1,400 logistics + 0% duty + 0% excise + 12% VAT

Why Song Plus specifically

Over 9 months we've brought 80+ BYD Song Plus DM-i units into Uzbekistan. It's the most popular plug-in hybrid crossover in our market, for good reason.

Fuel use

Claimed 4.4 L/100 km hybrid. In Tashkent traffic we see 4.8–5.2 L mixed — near-miraculous for a 197-hp C-segment SUV. 110 km of EV-only range covers most daily city use.

Space and comfort

A 2765 mm wheelbase gives a genuinely roomy second row — three adults fit. The 574 L boot covers a family o

How import works

At Tez Motors we work direct with BYD, Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan and other factories. That means no middlemen, no markup, and no price surprises.

Step 1: sourcing and agreement

You leave a request and our manager calls within an hour to help pick a trim. At this stage we:

• Check factory availability
• Confirm color, options, accessories
• Lock the USD price
• Sign the contract and take a 30% deposit

Step 2: production and payment

The factory builds your car i