Lotus (Geely) · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Lotus Eletre (Lotus Eletre) in Bulgaria — Local Name, Rules & Costs
Bulgaria has no market-specific badge for the Lotus Eletre (路特斯Eletre, Lùtèsī Eletre) — it is sold there under the global export name Lotus Eletre.
What it is called in Bulgaria
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Lotus Eletre (路特斯Eletre · Lùtèsī Eletre) | Domestic name |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | Lotus Eletre | Global export name (no market-specific alias) |
🇧🇬 Bulgaria import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 10%
- VAT
- 20%
- Age limit
- No limit
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
Bulgaria 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.
- Eco tax €100-150 + DEKRA cert €75
How to import this car into Bulgaria
- Bulgaria sets no age cap on imported vehicles — confirm current practice with your clearing agent before shipping.
- Complete single-vehicle type approval — Bulgaria is an EU member state and applies the common EU regime.
- Budget 10% customs duty plus 20% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Bulgaria is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lotus Eletre called in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has no market-specific badge for the Lotus Eletre (路特斯Eletre, Lùtèsī Eletre) — it is sold there under the global export name Lotus Eletre.
How much tax do I pay importing a Lotus Eletre into Bulgaria?
Importing a used Lotus Eletre into Bulgaria means a 10% customs duty and 20% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Lotus Eletre into Bulgaria?
Yes, used imports are possible: there is no age limit on imported vehicles. Bulgaria is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Bulgaria market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Lotus Eletre — via AutoGlobal.