2025 Smart 5True Cost of Ownership in Austria
422 hp all-electric mid-size SUV — 2025 Smart #5. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (20%), insurance, fuel at €1.75/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$55K
Base: $42K
Annual Total
$16K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
10% of base price
VAT
$9K
20% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$134K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Smart 5 — Full Cost Breakdown in Austria
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $42K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $4K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (20%) | $9K |
| Total Purchase Price | $55K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $850 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $16K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $134K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.051 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Smart 5 Fuel Cost Calculator — Austria
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Smart 5 runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Austria.
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Smart 5 Depreciation Curve
The Smart 5 loses approximately $24K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $42K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $30K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $26K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $23K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $20K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $18K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Smart 5 vs. Competitors in Austria
How does the Smart 5 compare to similar cars available in Austria?
Smart
5
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in Austria
$16K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in Austria
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in Austria
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in Austria
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Austria market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (20%) applied to all models.
🇦🇹 Owning a Car in Austria
NoVA normverbrauchsabgabe purchase tax.
Moderate for Austria
Annual car costs = 33% of average Austria income ($48K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$48K
In Austria
Fuel Price
€1.75/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
20%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Austria
Smart 5 in Austria — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Smart 5 in Austria.
The 2025 Smart 5 has a base price of $42,000 USD. In Austria, after 10% import duty and 20% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $55,440 USD (€55,440 EUR).