BMWX1
Great saving
D€13,988P€16,727
You save
€2,257
vs €18,984
in Portugal
DDEPPTImport cars from Germany to Portugal
German car.
Portuguese plates.The real price.
Used cars for sale in Germany next to what they cost in Portugal. We add VAT, ISV, transport, inspection and registration — so you know your saving before you call the seller.
Tracking 13,567 German adverts across 252 models
- German or Portuguese VAT
- ISV from CO₂ and cc
- Transport
- IPO inspection
- DAV customs declaration
- Matrícula
01 — Today’s best
Biggest savings right now
Picked Oct 28, 2026 · every advert checked
−12% vs Portugal
02 — How it works
What does it cost to import a car from Germany?
The German asking price is only the start of the road. These are the stops on the way to Portuguese plates — every car here adds them up for you, with the assumptions shown.
- 01VAT
- Paid once. Used cars are bought with German VAT (or under the margin scheme); nearly-new cars — under six months or 6,000 km — pay 23% Portuguese VAT instead.
- 02ISV
- The Portuguese vehicle tax, from engine size and CO₂ emissions, reduced for the car’s age. Electric cars are exempt; qualifying plug-in hybrids pay a reduced rate.
- 03Transport
- A truck from Germany to your door, or a flight and a long drive. We use a typical transporter price.
- 04Papers
- The customs declaration (DAV), the type-B inspection at an IPO centre and the Portuguese registration (matrícula).
- D€13,988
Start · Germany
Asking price
German VAT included in the price
ISV (vehicle tax)
From CO₂ and engine size
+€1,039
= €15,027
Transport Germany → Portugal
+€1,100
= €16,127
Pre-purchase inspection and history check
+€250
= €16,377
Customs declaration (DAV), inspection, registration and plates
+€350
= €16,727
- PTP€16,727
Arrival · Portugal
Total on Portuguese plates
The same car costs €18,984 from a Portuguese seller: importing saves €2,257 (12%).
03 — Popular imports
The cars Portugal imports most
Porsche911943 cars · save up to €76,086VolkswagenGolf940 cars · save up to €9,535PorscheCayenne602 cars · save up to €29,831Mercedes-BenzC-Class503 cars · save up to €12,187VolkswagenTiguan411 cars · save up to €4,217Mercedes-BenzE-Class366 cars · save up to €13,346AudiA3336 cars · save up to €2,031SkodaOctavia327 carsVolkswagenPassat315 cars · save up to €7,231Land RoverDefender301 cars · save up to €35,859Mercedes-BenzA-Class297 cars · save up to €6,166Mercedes-BenzGLE294 cars · save up to €61,266
All models How much ISV will I pay?
The free calculator for cars imported into Portugal: CO₂, engine size, age relief and plug-in hybrid rules — with every step shown.
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04 — Questions
Importing, explained
Figures are estimates for guidance; confirm taxes with a customs agent before buying.
How much does it cost to import a car from Germany to Portugal?
On top of the German price you pay ISV (from the car’s CO₂ and engine size, reduced with age), transport, the type-B inspection, the customs declaration and registration — and 23% Portuguese VAT if the car is nearly new. ISV is usually the biggest part, so the extras range from under €2,000 for an electric car to many thousands for a large petrol or diesel. Every car on this site shows its own total.
How is ISV calculated on an imported used car?
ISV has an engine-size component and a CO₂ component (Tabela A of the Código do ISV), a surcharge for some diesels, and a reduction for the car’s years of use. Electric cars are exempt, and plug-in hybrids with at least 50 km of electric range and under 50 g/km of CO₂ pay a reduced rate. Our free ISV calculator uses the same rules.
Do I pay VAT twice when I import a used car?
No. A used car — more than six months old and more than 6,000 km — is taxed where you buy it, so there is no Portuguese VAT on arrival. Only nearly-new cars pay 23% VAT in Portugal, and then you buy them without German VAT.
How long does importing take?
Usually a few weeks: transport, the IPO inspection, the customs declaration (DAV) and the registration. Many buyers use a transporter and a customs agent (despachante) to handle the papers.
Is the saving guaranteed?
No. The figures are estimates from advert data. The final VAT and ISV depend on the invoice, the seller’s VAT status and the car’s documents (the COC). Shortlist here, then confirm with a customs agent before you pay.
Do you sell the cars?
No. We link to the original German advert and you deal with the seller directly — or with an import company if you prefer. Searching, saving cars and alerts are free.