2026 VinFast VF 5True Cost of Ownership in Japan
136 hp all-electric, popular Vietnamese compact EV, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$21K
Base: $19K
Annual Total
$9K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$2K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$66K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 VinFast VF 5 — 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) | $19K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $2K |
| Total Purchase Price | $21K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $900 |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $9K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $66K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.600 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
VinFast VF 5 Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,305
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$109
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$8.70
6L × ¥1.45
VinFast VF 5 Depreciation Curve
The VinFast VF 5 loses approximately $9K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $19K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $15K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $13K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $12K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $11K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $10K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
VinFast VF 5 vs. Competitors in Japan
How does the VinFast VF 5 compare to similar cars available in Japan?
VinFast
VF 5
Base Price
$19K
Annual Cost in Japan
$9K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Japan
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Japan
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Japan
$4K
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.
Moderate for Japan
Annual car costs = 24% 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
VinFast VF 5 in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a VinFast VF 5 in Japan.
The 2026 VinFast VF 5 has a base price of $19,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $20,900 USD (¥20,900 JPY).