NIO · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
NIO ET5 (NIO ET5) in Bulgaria — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Bulgaria, the NIO ET5 (蔚来ET5, Wèilái ET5) is sold as the NIO ET5.
What it is called in Bulgaria
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | NIO ET5 (蔚来ET5 · Wèilái ET5) | Domestic name |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | NIO ET5 | Market export name |
🇧🇬 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 NIO ET5 called in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, the NIO ET5 (蔚来ET5, Wèilái ET5) is sold as the NIO ET5.
How much tax do I pay importing a NIO ET5 into Bulgaria?
Importing a used NIO ET5 into Bulgaria means a 10% customs duty and 20% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used NIO ET5 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 NIO ET5 — via AutoGlobal.