Lotus (Geely) · 🇭🇺 Hungary
Lotus Eletre (Lotus Eletre) in Hungary — Local Name, Rules & Costs
Hungary 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 Hungary
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Lotus Eletre (路特斯Eletre · Lùtèsī Eletre) | Domestic name |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | Lotus Eletre | Global export name (no market-specific alias) |
🇭🇺 Hungary import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 10%
- VAT
- 27%
- Age limit
- No limit
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- Drive side
- LHD
Hungary 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.
- EU's highest VAT 27%
- BEV registration tax waived; PHEV no longer from 2025
How to import this car into Hungary
- Hungary sets no age cap on imported vehicles — confirm current practice with your clearing agent before shipping.
- Obtain a Euro 4 emissions certificate (or equivalent proof of conformity).
- Complete single-vehicle type approval — Hungary is an EU member state and applies the common EU regime.
- Budget 10% customs duty plus 27% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Hungary is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lotus Eletre called in Hungary?
Hungary 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 Hungary?
Importing a used Lotus Eletre into Hungary means a 10% customs duty and 27% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Lotus Eletre into Hungary?
Yes, used imports are possible: there is no age limit on imported vehicles. Imports must meet the Euro 4 emission standard. Hungary is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Hungary market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Lotus Eletre — via AutoGlobal.