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How to Import a Chinese EV to Georgia (2026)
What you need to know before importing a new or used Chinese EV to Georgia: import rules, duties and taxes, homologation, ports, shipping from China and the documents to prepare.
At a glance
- Import of new cars
- Allowed
- Import of used cars
- Allowed
- Age limit for used cars
- There is no age limit. Since 2 April 2026, cars with a combustion engine older than six years pay GEL 4.50 of excise per cm³ instead of GEL 1.50.
- Duties and taxes
- Law N1477 of 1 April 2026 changed the excise on passenger cars. A left-hand-drive electric car pays no excise; VAT of 18% is charged at clearance.
- Homologation and standards
- Cars with a combustion engine must meet the Euro 5 emission standard to be registered; car importers report that the check is part of clearance. The car is then registered at the Public Service Hall.
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic (left-hand drive cars)
- Ports of entry
- Poti, Batumi
- Shipping from China
- 35–50 days at sea
- Documents required
- 4 main documents
- Dealers listed
- 1
Dealers in Georgia
- Our directory lists 1 Zeekr dealership in Georgia. See Zeekr dealers in Georgia
Import of new cars to Georgia
New cars can be imported into Georgia. Excise is set by engine capacity, age and steering side, and a left-hand-drive electric car pays none.
Import of used cars to Georgia
Used cars can be imported. The government dropped its planned ban on cars older than six years and taxes them with a higher excise instead.
Age limit for used cars to Georgia
There is no age limit. Since 2 April 2026, cars with a combustion engine older than six years pay GEL 4.50 of excise per cm³ instead of GEL 1.50.
- For an import, the age is the year the customs declaration is registered minus the year of manufacture.
- The per-cm³ excise does not apply to a fully electric car, which has no engine capacity.
Import duties and taxes in Georgia
Law N1477 of 1 April 2026 changed the excise on passenger cars. A left-hand-drive electric car pays no excise; VAT of 18% is charged at clearance.
| Tax | Rate or amount |
|---|---|
| Excise – electric, left-hand drive | None |
| Excise – electric, right-hand drive | GEL 3,000 (fixed) |
| Excise – combustion or hybrid, 0–6 years | GEL 1.50 per cm³ |
| Excise – left-hand-drive hybrid, 0–6 years | 60% reduction |
| Excise – over 6 years | GEL 4.50 per cm³ |
| Excise – right-hand drive (non-electric) | 3 × the rate |
| Import duty (combustion engine) | GEL 0.05 per cm³, +5% per year of age |
| VAT | 18% |
- The excise reduction for left-hand-drive hybrids applies to cars up to six years old.
- Cars whose registration had started by 2 April 2026 keep the old excise rules.
Homologation and standards
Cars with a combustion engine must meet the Euro 5 emission standard to be registered; car importers report that the check is part of clearance. The car is then registered at the Public Service Hall.
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Left-hand or right-hand drive?
Georgia drives on the right. Right-hand-drive cars can still be registered, but they pay three times the excise, or a fixed GEL 3,000 for an electric car.
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Ports of entry in Georgia
Poti is the main vehicle port, about 320 km from Tbilisi. Batumi handles smaller volumes.
- Poti
- Batumi
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Documents required
- Customs clearance papers
- Euro 5 certificate (cars with a combustion engine)
- Valid ID or proof of residence
- Motor insurance
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Shipping a car from China to Georgia
Sea freight from China to the Black Sea ports of Poti or Batumi, before customs clearance and road delivery.
- Indicative transit time35–50 days
Sources · verified November 3, 2026
Buy locally or import?
| Criteria | Local dealer | Import from China |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | 1 dealers listed | Models sold in China, if they meet local rules |
| Taxes | Included in the dealer price | Paid at customs (see above) |
| Delivery time | Depends on dealer stock | About 35–50 days at sea, plus clearance |
| Paperwork | Handled by the dealer | Customs, homologation and registration |
Zeekr prices in China
| Model | China price |
|---|---|
| Zeekr X | $24,000 – $27,100 |
| Zeekr 7X | $35,400 – $41,500 |
| Zeekr 7GT | $31,400 – $37,500 |
| Zeekr 001 | $41,500 – $56,200 |
| Zeekr 007 | $31,400 – $37,500 |
| Zeekr 009 | $67,700 – $72,300 |
China prices are ranges from the cheapest to the dearest version, based on China prices and exporter quotes (November 2026), with a small margin. Freight, insurance, duties and taxes are extra. Compare Zeekr prices by region.
Xiaomi prices in China
| Model | China price |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi SU7 | $33,900 – $46,800 |
| Xiaomi SU7 Ultra | $81,500 |
| Xiaomi YU7 | $35,900 – $50,800 |
| Xiaomi YU7 GT | $60,000 |
China prices are ranges from the cheapest to the dearest version, based on China prices and exporter quotes (November 2026), with a small margin. Freight, insurance, duties and taxes are extra. Compare Xiaomi prices by region.
How to import a Chinese EV to Georgia, step by step
- 1
Check that your car can be imported
New cars: Allowed. Used cars: Allowed. There is no age limit. Since 2 April 2026, cars with a combustion engine older than six years pay GEL 4.50 of excise per cm³ instead of GEL 1.50.
- 2
Choose the model and the right steering side
Right-hand traffic (left-hand drive cars). Make sure the car you buy matches it.
- 3
Estimate the landed cost
Add the purchase price, export fees, sea freight, insurance, import duty, taxes and registration costs before you commit.
- 4
Ship the car
Main ports of entry: Poti, Batumi. Expect about 35–50 days at sea from China.
- 5
Clear customs
Prepare the documents listed above and pay the duties and taxes at clearance.
- 6
Homologate and register
Cars with a combustion engine must meet the Euro 5 emission standard to be registered; car importers report that the check is part of clearance. The car is then registered at the Public Service Hall.
FAQ: importing an electric car to Georgia
Does a Chinese EV pay excise in Georgia?
Not if it is left-hand drive: excise is based on engine capacity, which an electric car does not have. A right-hand-drive electric car pays a fixed GEL 3,000. VAT of 18% applies in both cases.
How much excise does a Chinese EV plug-in hybrid pay in Georgia?
GEL 1.50 per cm³ up to six years old, reduced by 60% for a left-hand-drive hybrid. Over six years, the rate is GEL 4.50 per cm³.
Can I import a Chinese EV older than six years to Georgia?
Yes. The planned ban was replaced in 2026 by a higher excise of GEL 4.50 per cm³ on combustion and hybrid cars; a left-hand-drive electric car is not concerned.
How long does shipping from China to Georgia take?
About 35 to 50 days by sea to Poti or Batumi, before customs clearance.