2023 Li Auto L8True Cost of Ownership in Brazil
449 hp hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (12%), insurance, fuel at R$1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$79K
Base: $52K
Annual Total
$19K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$18K
35% of base price
VAT
$8K
12% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$176K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Li Auto L8 — Full Cost Breakdown in Brazil
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $52K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $18K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (12%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $79K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $10K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $19K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $176K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.299 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Li Auto L8 Fuel Cost Calculator — Brazil
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,815
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$151
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.10
11L × R$1.10
Li Auto L8 Depreciation Curve
The Li Auto L8 loses approximately $25K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $52K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $42K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $36K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $32K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $29K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $27K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Li Auto L8 vs. Competitors in Brazil
How does the Li Auto L8 compare to similar cars available in Brazil?
Li Auto
L8
Base Price
$52K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$19K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Brazil market. Import duty (35%) and VAT (12%) applied to all models.
🇧🇷 Owning a Car in Brazil
High import taxes on foreign cars.
Very Expensive for Brazil
Annual car costs = 195% of average Brazil income ($10K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$10K
In Brazil
Fuel Price
R$1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$3K
Per year
Import Duty
35%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
12%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
Popular Car Brands in Brazil
Li Auto L8 in Brazil — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Li Auto L8 in Brazil.
The 2023 Li Auto L8 has a base price of $52,000 USD. In Brazil, after 35% import duty and 12% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $78,624 USD (R$78,624 BRL).