2023 Li Auto OneTrue Cost of Ownership in China
449 hp hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (15%), VAT (13%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$58K
Base: $45K
Annual Total
$13K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$7K
15% of base price
VAT
$7K
13% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$122K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Li Auto One — Full Cost Breakdown in China
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $45K |
| Import Duty (15%) | $7K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (13%) | $7K |
| Total Purchase Price | $58K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $990 |
| Annual Maintenance | $739 |
| Annual Depreciation | $9K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $13K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $122K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.852 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Li Auto One Fuel Cost Calculator — China
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Annual Fuel Cost
$990
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$83
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$6.60
6L × ¥1.10
Li Auto One Depreciation Curve
The Li Auto One loses approximately $22K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $45K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $36K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $32K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $28K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $25K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $23K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
Li Auto One vs. Competitors in China
How does the Li Auto One compare to similar cars available in China?
Li Auto
One
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in China
$13K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in China
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in China
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in China
$4K
Annual costs estimated for China market. Import duty (15%) and VAT (13%) applied to all models.
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Very Expensive for China
Annual car costs = 106% of average China income ($12K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$12K
In China
Fuel Price
¥1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
15%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
13%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Li Auto One in China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Li Auto One in China.
The 2023 Li Auto One has a base price of $45,000 USD. In China, after 15% import duty and 13% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $58,478 USD (¥58,478 CNY).