2023 Zeekr 001True Cost of Ownership in Japan
544 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$57K
Base: $52K
Annual Total
$19K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$5K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$151K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Zeekr 001 — 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) | $52K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $5K |
| Total Purchase Price | $57K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $15K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $19K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $151K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.251 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Zeekr 001 Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Zeekr 001 runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in Japan.
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Electric vehicle — no gasoline required
Zeekr 001 Depreciation Curve
The Zeekr 001 loses approximately $30K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $52K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $37K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $32K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $28K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $25K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $22K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Zeekr 001 vs. Competitors in Japan
How does the Zeekr 001 compare to similar cars available in Japan?
Zeekr
001
Base Price
$52K
Annual Cost in Japan
$19K
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.
Expensive for Japan
Annual car costs = 49% 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
Zeekr 001 in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Zeekr 001 in Japan.
The 2023 Zeekr 001 has a base price of $52,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $57,200 USD (¥57,200 JPY).