Overview
Saudi Arabia is scaling EV adoption fast under Vision 2030, building a national charging network and opening a large Gulf market for well-priced electric vehicles.
Why Chinese EVs for Saudi Arabia
A flat low duty, strong government backing and rising demand make the Kingdom a major growth market for Chinese EVs, with LHD units a direct fit.
Import duty & taxes
Saudi Arabia applies a flat 5% customs duty plus 15% VAT. SASO/SABER conformity is mandatory — we prepare the required documentation.
Step-by-step import process
- Request a CIF quote to Jeddah or Dammam.
- We prepare export documents and SABER/SASO conformity.
- Units ship to your Saudi port.
- Customs clearance with SABER certificate of conformity.
- Register and deliver.
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading (RoRo or container)
- Certificate of origin (China)
- Vehicle conformity / type-approval certificate
- Battery / dangerous-goods documentation for the EV
- SABER / SASO certificate of conformity
EV incentives
Vision 2030 EV push, expanding public charging and government fleet electrification.
Common pitfalls
SABER/SASO conformity is mandatory and must be arranged before shipment — we handle this for you.