Leapmotor · 🇷🇴 Romania
Leapmotor C16 (Leapmotor C16) in Romania — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Romania, the Leapmotor C16 (零跑C16, Língpǎo C16) is sold as the Leapmotor C16.
What it is called in Romania
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Leapmotor C16 (零跑C16 · Língpǎo C16) | Domestic name |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Leapmotor C16 | Market export name |
🇷🇴 Romania import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 10%
- VAT
- 21%
- Age limit
- No limit
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
Romania is an EU member state — imports pay the common EU tariff plus national taxes, and cars first registered outside the EU need single-vehicle type approval.
- RAR single-vehicle type approval 2-8 weeks + ITP inspection
How to import this car into Romania
- Romania sets no age cap on imported vehicles — confirm current practice with your clearing agent before shipping.
- Complete single-vehicle type approval — Romania is an EU member state and applies the common EU regime.
- Budget 10% customs duty plus 21% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Romania is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Leapmotor C16 called in Romania?
In Romania, the Leapmotor C16 (零跑C16, Língpǎo C16) is sold as the Leapmotor C16.
How much tax do I pay importing a Leapmotor C16 into Romania?
Importing a used Leapmotor C16 into Romania means a 10% customs duty and 21% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Leapmotor C16 into Romania?
Yes, used imports are possible: there is no age limit on imported vehicles. Romania is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Romania market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Leapmotor C16 — via AutoGlobal.