2023 Li Auto L9True Cost of Ownership in Japan
449 hp hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$64K
Base: $58K
Annual Total
$24K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$6K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$184K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Li Auto L9 — Full Cost Breakdown in Japan
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $58K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $64K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $15K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $24K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $184K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.607 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Li Auto L9 Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan
Adjust your annual mileage and local fuel price to calculate your exact fuel costs.
Adjust Your Usage
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,610
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$218
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$17.40
12L × ¥1.45
Li Auto L9 Depreciation Curve
The Li Auto L9 loses approximately $31K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $58K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $44K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $38K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $33K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $30K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $27K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Li Auto L9 vs. Competitors in Japan
How does the Li Auto L9 compare to similar cars available in Japan?
Li Auto
L9
Base Price
$58K
Annual Cost in Japan
$24K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Japan
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Japan
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Japan
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Japan market. Import duty (0%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇯🇵 Owning a Car in Japan
Shaken inspection every 2 years: $1,200.
Expensive for Japan
Annual car costs = 63% of average Japan income ($38K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$38K
In Japan
Fuel Price
¥1.45/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
0%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in Japan
Li Auto L9 in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Li Auto L9 in Japan.
The 2023 Li Auto L9 has a base price of $58,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $63,800 USD (¥63,800 JPY).