2024 Land Rover Defender PHEVTrue Cost of Ownership in New Zealand
404 hp plug-in hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at NZ$1.5/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$91K
Base: $75K
Annual Total
$25K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
5% of base price
VAT
$12K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$215K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Land Rover Defender PHEV — Full Cost Breakdown in New Zealand
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 (15%) | $12K |
| Total Purchase Price | $91K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $21K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $600 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $25K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $215K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.663 |
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 — New Zealand
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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 New Zealand.
$0 Fuel Cost
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 New Zealand
How does the Land Rover Defender PHEV compare to similar cars available in New Zealand?
Land Rover
Defender PHEV
Base Price
$75K
Annual Cost in New Zealand
$25K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in New Zealand
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in New Zealand
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in New Zealand
$8K
Annual costs estimated for New Zealand market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇳🇿 Owning a Car in New Zealand
High fuel prices relative to income.
Expensive for New Zealand
Annual car costs = 59% of average New Zealand income ($42K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$42K
In New Zealand
Fuel Price
NZ$1.50/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
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Land Rover Defender PHEV in New Zealand — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Land Rover Defender PHEV in New Zealand.
The 2024 Land Rover Defender PHEV has a base price of $75,000 USD. In New Zealand, after 5% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $90,563 USD (NZ$90,563 NZD).
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