2020 BMW i8True Cost of Ownership in Australia
369 hp plug-in hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$173K
Base: $150K
Annual Total
$47K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$8K
5% of base price
VAT
$16K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$408K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2020 BMW i8 — Full Cost Breakdown in Australia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $150K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $8K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $16K |
| Total Purchase Price | $173K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $42K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $47K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $408K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $3.127 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BMW i8 Fuel Cost Calculator — Australia
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The BMW i8 runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Australia.
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BMW i8 Depreciation Curve
The BMW i8 loses approximately $86K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $150K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $108K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $93K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $81K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $72K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $65K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
BMW i8 vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the BMW i8 compare to similar cars available in Australia?
BMW
i8
Base Price
$150K
Annual Cost in Australia
$47K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in Australia
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in Australia
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in Australia
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇦🇺 Owning a Car in Australia
Long distances increase fuel costs.
Very Expensive for Australia
Annual car costs = 90% of average Australia income ($52K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$52K
In Australia
Fuel Price
A$1.30/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
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BMW i8 in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BMW i8 in Australia.
The 2020 BMW i8 has a base price of $150,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $173,250 USD (A$173,250 AUD).