2026 Perodua EVTrue Cost of Ownership in United States
All-electric compact SUV, Malaysia's first Perodua EV — 2026 Perodua EV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (2.5%), VAT (0%), insurance, fuel at $0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$23K
Base: $22K
Annual Total
$10K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$550
2.5% of base price
VAT
$0
0% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$73K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Perodua EV — Full Cost Breakdown in United States
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $22K |
| Import Duty (2.5%) | $550 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (0%) | $0 |
| Total Purchase Price | $23K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $10K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $73K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.676 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Perodua EV Fuel Cost Calculator — United States
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Perodua EV runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in United States.
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Perodua EV Depreciation Curve
The Perodua EV loses approximately $13K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $22K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $16K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $14K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $12K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $11K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $9K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Perodua EV vs. Competitors in United States
How does the Perodua EV compare to similar cars available in United States?
Perodua
EV
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in United States
$10K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in United States
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in United States
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in United States
$8K
Annual costs estimated for United States market. Import duty (2.5%) and VAT (0%) applied to all models.
🇺🇸 Owning a Car in United States
Cheapest fuel among developed nations. No federal VAT.
Affordable for United States
Annual car costs = 17% of average United States income ($59K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$59K
In United States
Fuel Price
$0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
2.5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
0%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
Popular Car Brands in United States
Perodua EV in United States — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Perodua EV in United States.
The 2026 Perodua EV has a base price of $22,000 USD. In United States, after 2.5% import duty and 0% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $22,550 USD ($22,550 USD).