2026 Li Auto L8True Cost of Ownership in Vietnam
449 hp hybrid, popular Chinese luxury SUV, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (70%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ₫0.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$101K
Base: $54K
Annual Total
$15K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$38K
70% of base price
VAT
$9K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$450
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$174K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Li Auto L8 — Full Cost Breakdown in Vietnam
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $54K |
| Import Duty (70%) | $38K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $9K |
| Total Purchase Price | $101K |
| Annual Insurance | $450 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $579 |
| Annual Depreciation | $11K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $15K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $174K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.974 |
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 — Vietnam
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,485
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$124
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$9.90
11L × ₫0.90
Li Auto L8 Depreciation Curve
The Li Auto L8 loses approximately $26K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $54K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $43K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $38K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $33K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $30K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $28K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Li Auto L8 vs. Competitors in Vietnam
How does the Li Auto L8 compare to similar cars available in Vietnam?
Li Auto
L8
Base Price
$54K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$15K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Vietnam market. Import duty (70%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇻🇳 Owning a Car in Vietnam
Very high import taxes on cars.
Very Expensive for Vietnam
Annual car costs = 418% of average Vietnam income ($4K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$4K
In Vietnam
Fuel Price
₫0.90/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$450
Per year
Import Duty
70%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Li Auto L8 in Vietnam — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Li Auto L8 in Vietnam.
The 2026 Li Auto L8 has a base price of $54,000 USD. In Vietnam, after 70% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $100,980 USD (₫100,980 VND).