BYD and iCAUR make their official Egypt debut in 2026, with prices
In short
BYD started officially in Egypt in February with Al Mansour Group. GB Auto launched iCAUR, part of the Chery group, in August 2026 with the V27, priced from EGP 1,900,000.
Two new brands made their first official appearance in the Egyptian car market in 2026. They are BYD from China and iCAUR, which belongs to the Chery group.
BYD started officially in Egypt in February, together with Al Mansour Group. GB Auto launched iCAUR in August, with its first local model, the V27.
BYD models and prices
Prices below follow the latest list announced in October.
- Dolphin Surf: a compact electric city car and the cheapest BYD in Egypt. EGP 949,900.
- Sealion 5 DM-i: a plug-in hybrid SUV. Ultra at EGP 1,479,900 and Luxury at EGP 1,729,900.
- Sealion 6 EV: a fully electric SUV. Luxury at EGP 1,829,900.
- Sealion 6 DM-i: a plug-in hybrid. Ultra at EGP 1,949,900 and Luxury at EGP 2,149,900.
- Atto 2: a compact fully electric SUV. Its price rose in October to EGP 1,379,900.
- Ti 7 DM-i: a hybrid SUV. Ultra FWD at EGP 2,424,900 and Luxury AWD at EGP 2,874,900.
- Atto 8 DM-i: a family SUV. Ultra at EGP 2,899,900.
- M9 DM-i: an MPV. Ultra at EGP 3,299,900 and Luxury at about EGP 3,849,900.
- Shark 6 DMO: a hybrid pickup. Luxury at EGP 3,359,900.
iCAUR V27
The V27 is an SUV with an extended-range REEV system. Electric motors move the car, while the petrol engine generates power.
It comes in two trims:
- Play: EGP 1,900,000, with rear-wheel drive.
- Wild: EGP 2,150,000, with smart all-wheel drive.
The announced data at launch gives a total range of up to about 1,000 km.
