2024 Avatr 12True Cost of Ownership in Japan
578 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$77K
Base: $70K
Annual Total
$21K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$7K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$183K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Avatr 12 — Full Cost Breakdown in Japan
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $70K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $7K |
| Total Purchase Price | $77K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $14K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $21K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $183K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.413 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Avatr 12 Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan
Adjust your annual mileage and local fuel price to calculate your exact fuel costs.
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,393
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$199
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$15.95
11L × ¥1.45
Avatr 12 Depreciation Curve
The Avatr 12 loses approximately $34K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $70K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $56K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $49K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $43K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $39K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $36K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Avatr 12 vs. Competitors in Japan
How does the Avatr 12 compare to similar cars available in Japan?
Avatr
12
Base Price
$70K
Annual Cost in Japan
$21K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Japan
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Japan
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Japan
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Japan market. Import duty (0%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇯🇵 Owning a Car in Japan
Shaken inspection every 2 years: $1,200.
Expensive for Japan
Annual car costs = 56% of average Japan income ($38K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$38K
In Japan
Fuel Price
¥1.45/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
0%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in Japan
Avatr 12 in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Avatr 12 in Japan.
The 2024 Avatr 12 has a base price of $70,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $77,000 USD (¥77,000 JPY).