EV import duty by country — a quick guide
Short answer:
Import duty on EVs ranges from 5% (UAE, Saudi Arabia) to 25%+ (Brazil), with recycling fees in Russia and Kazakhstan and reduced EV tariffs in Colombia.
Import duty is the single biggest variable in your landed cost. Indicative 2026 rates:
- UAE / Saudi Arabia — 5% duty (+ VAT).
- Chile / Peru — ~6% duty (+ VAT).
- Colombia — reduced EV tariff and VAT.
- Mexico — ~10% + IVA.
- Israel — reduced EV purchase tax + VAT.
- Kazakhstan / Russia — EAEU duty plus a recycling fee.
- Brazil — rising EV tariff (18–35%) plus federal/state taxes.
All figures are indicative and change frequently — see each country guide and confirm before ordering.