Answer box
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| FOB China price (live) | $9,772 (as of 2026-08-14) |
| Algeria tax treatment | EV: 80% reduction of assessed duties and taxes + TIC exempt |
| Age rule | Model year 2024 — inside the 3-year window |
| Fuel eligibility | Electric — explicitly eligible under the personal channel |
| Shipping | Shanghai, Guangzhou (Nansha), Ningbo → Algiers, Oran, Bejaia, 28–45 days; container recommended for EVs |
The double benefit, spelled out
Two separate rules stack for EVs: the personal-channel 80% reduction of applicable duties and taxes, and full exemption from TIC excise (which reaches 60% on larger petrol engines). That combination is why compact Chinese EVs are the strongest value play for Algeria — and why EV demand there is climbing off the back of the 2024 market reopening (~200,000 units).
Current stock
Dolphin 2024 Glory Edition 420 km Freedom Edition (2024, $9,772 FOB) — 1 unit(s), third-party inspection report included; verify condition live via video inspection.
Compare with other eligible EVs in the Algeria buying guide or go straight to a landed-cost quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Dolphin pay TIC in Algeria?
No. EVs are exempt from TIC excise, and additionally receive the 80% personal-channel reduction of the remaining assessed duties and taxes.
Is charging infrastructure a concern?
Urban charging in Algeria is early-stage but growing; the Dolphin’s city-focused range profile fits the current usage pattern of early EV adopters there.
RoRo or container for an EV?
Both are possible; container is commonly preferred for EVs for added protection during the sea leg.
Official sources
- Journal Officiel (joradp.dz) — Executive Decree No. 23-74
- Algerian Customs (douane.gov.dz)
- Algérie Presse Service (aps.dz)
Data reviewed 2026-08-14 against official government sources and live CBT Auto Export inventory. Duties and taxes are estimates for guidance only — final amounts are assessed per vehicle by Algerian customs. Vehicle availability changes daily.
