2025 Li Auto L8True Cost of Ownership in Saudi Arabia
449 hp hybrid, popular Chinese luxury SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at ﷼0.24/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$63K
Base: $52K
Annual Total
$14K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
5% of base price
VAT
$8K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$132K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Li Auto L8 — Full Cost Breakdown in Saudi Arabia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $52K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $63K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $396 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $10K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $14K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $132K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.924 |
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 — Saudi Arabia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$396
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$33
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$2.64
11L × ﷼0.24
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 Saudi Arabia
How does the Li Auto L8 compare to similar cars available in Saudi Arabia?
Li Auto
L8
Base Price
$52K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$14K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Saudi Arabia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇸🇦 Owning a Car in Saudi Arabia
Heavily subsidized fuel, no road tax.
Expensive for Saudi Arabia
Annual car costs = 53% of average Saudi Arabia income ($26K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$26K
In Saudi Arabia
Fuel Price
﷼0.24/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
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Li Auto L8 in Saudi Arabia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Li Auto L8 in Saudi Arabia.
The 2025 Li Auto L8 has a base price of $52,000 USD. In Saudi Arabia, after 5% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $62,790 USD (﷼62,790 SAR).