Saudi Arabia
Chinese EVs for Saudi Arabia
New and used cars from China to Saudi Arabia: export price, estimated shipping and taxes to Saudi Arabia, and whether each car can be registered — on one page.
Possible with conditions: needs used cars within 5 years (to be confirmed)
- Drive side
- left-hand drive
- Used cars
- used cars up to 5 years old
- Import duty
- EVs 5%
- VAT / sales tax
- EVs 15%
- Fast-charge plug
- CCS2
Rules come from public sources and haven't been checked by a customs broker yet.
Popular models, delivered to Saudi Arabia
FOB = at the Chinese port; delivered = estimate with shipping, insurance, duty and taxes.
Geely Galaxy M9 (Geely M9)
FOB $30,700
Delivered ≈$39,700
≈ SAR 148,875
XPeng G6
FOB $29,600
Delivered ≈$38,400
≈ SAR 144,000
BYD Atto 3
FOB $20,500
Delivered ≈$27,400
≈ SAR 102,750
Li Auto L9
FOB $74,300
Delivered ≈$92,400
≈ SAR 346,500
AITO M9
FOB $77,300
Delivered ≈$96,200
≈ SAR 360,750
Tank 300
FOB $41,200
Delivered ≈$52,400
≈ SAR 196,500
BYD Dolphin
FOB $17,000
Delivered ≈$23,100
≈ SAR 86,625
Geely EX5
FOB $18,600
Delivered ≈$25,100
≈ SAR 94,125
BYD Seal U DM-i
FOB $22,100
Delivered ≈$29,300
≈ SAR 109,875
Chery QQ Ice Cream
FOB $8,500
Delivered ≈$12,800
≈ SAR 48,000
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV
FOB $8,600
Delivered ≈$12,900
≈ SAR 48,375
Changan Lumin
FOB $9,000
Delivered ≈$13,400
≈ SAR 50,250
Want a car delivered to Saudi Arabia?
Tell us the model and quantity — private buyers and dealers welcome; we send you a formal quote; the signed contract decides.
Get a free quoteQuestions buyers ask
Can I register a Chinese EV in Saudi Arabia?
Possible with conditions: needs used cars within 5 years (to be confirmed). SASO rules: EVs first get SASO type approval (JEEM platform), then register on SABER; regulated goods need a product certificate (PCoC, one year) plus a certificate for every shipment (SCoC) or the cargo is re-exported.
How much does a Chinese EV cost delivered to Saudi Arabia?
By our estimate, for example the Chery QQ Ice Cream is $8,500 FOB and about $12,800 delivered to Saudi Arabia with shipping and taxes. Estimates only; the exporter's formal quote decides.
How do Chinese EVs charge in Saudi Arabia?
Fast charging there is mainly CCS2. Sources list CCS2 / Type 2; how many GB/T chargers exist is to be confirmed. China-market GB/T cars may need an adapter.
How is the car shipped to Saudi Arabia, and how long does it take?
Usually by RoRo vessel to Dammam / Jeddah, about 15–25 days at sea (plus preparation and export customs in China). Each model page estimates freight and insurance (CIF).
Is there a warranty?
Warranty terms are agreed in each contract. The maker's warranty may not apply in your country; we tell you which case applies before you sign.
Left- or right-hand drive for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia drives on the right (left-hand-drive cars). Right-hand-drive cars can't be registered. Each model page says whether a right-hand-drive version exists.
Can I import a used Chinese car to Saudi Arabia?
Used cars up to 5 years old. Before export a used car is inspected and deregistered in China; the exporter handles it.
Does the infotainment speak my language? Do maps and apps work?
China-market head units usually lack Arabic and their online services (maps, apps) mostly don't work there; ask whether a global firmware is possible.
How do I pay?
The exporter sets it in the contract — usually a deposit on signing and the balance before shipment. Pay only the exporter's company account named in the contract; we never change bank details in a chat, and no payment is taken on the website.
How does buying work? Do I pay online?
Pick a car and send an inquiry; a Chinese export company (named in the contract) quotes, signs the contract and handles the export licence, customs, inspection and shipping. By default the car is delivered to your door (DAP): a local customs agent we recommend clears it, and you pay the import taxes. Nothing is paid before the contract is signed, and no payment is taken on the website.
Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice. Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote. Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.