Guides · Updated on November 1, 2026
Chinese electric saloon cars in Switzerland: BYD Seal and XPeng P7+ against the Zeekr 7GT (coupé) and the IM6 (SUV) in 2026
The segment of Chinese-designed electric saloons is growing in Switzerland, driven by official import networks already in place and by import taxation that is lighter than in the European Union. The BYD Seal, XPeng P7+, Zeekr 7GT and IM6 illustrate four different approaches to the large electric family vehicle (saloon, coupé or SUV according to our catalogue). Here is how to place them, what sets them apart and the points to check before signing, without any guesswork figures: only the verified data from our catalogue is reproduced here.
Why Switzerland is a market apart for these saloons
Switzerland, outside the EU, does not apply the European countervailing duties on battery electric vehicles manufactured in China. Since 1 January 2024, it has abolished customs duties on industrial products, cars included; it does, however, apply to electric vehicles a motor vehicle tax of 4% on the import price, as well as VAT of 8.1%.
By way of comparison, the European Union applies to Chinese battery electric vehicles an ordinary customs duty of 10%, to which are added countervailing duties ranging from around 7.8% to 35.3% depending on the manufacturer (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2754).
In practice, this does not mean that the displayed price is identical from one country to another: each importer sets its own pricing policy. But the Swiss customs framework remains, to date, one of the most favourable in Europe for this category of vehicle.
Who imports what: the official networks behind each model
Buying one of these saloons in Switzerland does not mean ordering a vehicle with Chinese specifications: the models sold here go through official importers, with a local service network. BYD is distributed by BYD Switzerland (direct subsidiary). XPeng is imported by Hedin Distribution AG. Zeekr is imported by Emil Frey AG.
For the IM family, the situation must be checked case by case: our catalogue lists the IM5 (saloon) and the IM6 (SUV) under the MG brand, distributed in Switzerland by MG Motor Switzerland. The name "IM6" therefore refers, in our data, to an SUV and not a saloon: better to know this before comparing.
These networks handle test drives, delivery, servicing, parts and warranty processing. Warranty periods vary by brand, model and component (vehicle, battery, motor): check them directly with the importer before purchase, we do not reproduce them here.
What the verified data from our catalogue says
BYD Seal: saloon, from CHF 49,990, with a stated range of 570 km. It has the highest price among the saloons cited here.
XPeng P7+: saloon, from CHF 46,600, with a stated range of 600 km and a power output of 230 kW.
Zeekr 7GT: classified as a coupé in our catalogue, from CHF 46,490, with a stated range of 610 km and a power output of 475 kW.
MG IM5: saloon, from CHF 41,990, with a stated range of 655 km and a power output of 300 kW. It is the cheapest model in this comparison and the one with the longest stated range.
MG IM6: classified as an SUV in our catalogue, from CHF 49,990, with a stated range of 555 km and a power output of 300 kW. Not to be confused with a saloon, despite the similarity of name with the IM5.
How to choose between these saloons: the criteria that matter
The first criterion remains real-world use: an electric family saloon is judged on stated range, power, space and comfort, but also on the availability of the servicing network near you. A model at an attractive price but whose workshop is at the other end of the country costs a lot in time.
The second criterion is consistency between the announced segment and the actual vehicle: as the case of the IM6, classified as an SUV in our data, shows, you must check the body type before comparing prices. A saloon and an SUV do not play in the same category, even at a similar price.
The third criterion is the transparency of the offer: catalogue price in CHF, stated range according to the cycle used, standard equipment. Always compare at comparable equipment and range with established European brands, the gap varying from one model to another.
Finally, take residual value into account: it is still hard to estimate for brands that are recent on the Swiss market. Ask the importer or dealer in writing whether a buy-back value is guaranteed.
The steps, one by one
1. Compare the verified Swiss models and prices in our comparator, sortable by price, range and power.
2. Configure or request an offer directly on the official channel of the manufacturer or its importer — each SinoDrive brand page takes you there in one click. You deal with the manufacturer or its official importer, never with an intermediary.
3. Test drive the vehicle in the importer's network (Hedin for XPeng, Emil Frey for Zeekr, BYD Switzerland for BYD, MG Motor Switzerland for the IM family, depending on the brand).
4. Financing and registration proceed as for any car sold in Switzerland: bank or manufacturer leasing, standard cantonal registration, VAT included in the displayed price.
5. Servicing follows the manufacturer's service book within the official Swiss network — check with the importer the servicing intervals and costs for the model concerned.