2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220True Cost of Ownership in United Kingdom
220 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (6.5%), VAT (20%), insurance, fuel at £1.75/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$77K
Base: $60K
Annual Total
$24K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
6.5% of base price
VAT
$13K
20% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$197K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220 — Full Cost Breakdown in United Kingdom
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $60K |
| Import Duty (6.5%) | $4K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (20%) | $13K |
| Total Purchase Price | $77K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $13K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $24K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $197K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.599 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lotus Elise Sport 220 Fuel Cost Calculator — United Kingdom
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,625
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$219
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$17.50
10L × £1.75
Lotus Elise Sport 220 Depreciation Curve
The Lotus Elise Sport 220 loses approximately $30K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $60K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $47K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $41K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $36K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $32K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $30K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Lotus Elise Sport 220 vs. Competitors in United Kingdom
How does the Lotus Elise Sport 220 compare to similar cars available in United Kingdom?
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Elise Sport 220
Base Price
$60K
Annual Cost in United Kingdom
$24K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in United Kingdom
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in United Kingdom
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in United Kingdom
$8K
Annual costs estimated for United Kingdom market. Import duty (6.5%) and VAT (20%) applied to all models.
🇬🇧 Owning a Car in United Kingdom
ULEZ zones add costs in cities.
Expensive for United Kingdom
Annual car costs = 53% of average United Kingdom income ($45K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$45K
In United Kingdom
Fuel Price
£1.75/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$3K
Per year
Import Duty
6.5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
20%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Europe
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Lotus Elise Sport 220 in United Kingdom — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lotus Elise Sport 220 in United Kingdom.
The 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220 has a base price of $60,000 USD. In United Kingdom, after 6.5% import duty and 20% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $76,680 USD (£76,680 GBP).