2024 Land Rover Defender PHEVTrue Cost of Ownership in Australia
404 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
$87K
Base: $75K
Annual Total
$26K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
5% of base price
VAT
$8K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$216K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Land Rover Defender PHEV — 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) | $75K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $4K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $87K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $21K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $26K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $216K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.727 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Land Rover Defender PHEV Fuel Cost Calculator — Australia
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Land Rover Defender PHEV runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Australia.
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Electric vehicle — no gasoline required
Land Rover Defender PHEV Depreciation Curve
The Land Rover Defender PHEV loses approximately $43K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $75K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $54K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $47K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $41K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $36K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $32K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Land Rover Defender PHEV vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the Land Rover Defender PHEV compare to similar cars available in Australia?
Land Rover
Defender PHEV
Base Price
$75K
Annual Cost in Australia
$26K
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.
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Long distances increase fuel costs.
Expensive for Australia
Annual car costs = 50% 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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Land Rover Defender PHEV in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Land Rover Defender PHEV in Australia.
The 2024 Land Rover Defender PHEV has a base price of $75,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $86,625 USD (A$86,625 AUD).
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