2026 Nio ET9 PerformanceTrue Cost of Ownership in Japan
1,200 hp all-electric flagship sedan, performance variant. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$105K
Base: $95K
Annual Total
$31K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$10K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$259K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Nio ET9 Performance — 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) | $95K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $10K |
| Total Purchase Price | $105K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $27K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $31K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $259K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $2.053 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Nio ET9 Performance Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Nio ET9 Performance runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Japan.
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Electric vehicle — no gasoline required
Nio ET9 Performance Depreciation Curve
The Nio ET9 Performance loses approximately $54K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $95K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $68K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $59K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $51K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $46K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $41K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Nio ET9 Performance vs. Competitors in Japan
How does the Nio ET9 Performance compare to similar cars available in Japan?
Nio
ET9 Performance
Base Price
$95K
Annual Cost in Japan
$31K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in Japan
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in Japan
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in Japan
$8K
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.
Very Expensive for Japan
Annual car costs = 81% 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
Nio ET9 Performance in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Nio ET9 Performance in Japan.
The 2026 Nio ET9 Performance has a base price of $95,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $104,500 USD (¥104,500 JPY).