2024 Lotus EmiraTrue Cost of Ownership in Singapore
400 hp supercharged V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (41%), VAT (9%), insurance, fuel at S$1.92/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$157K
Base: $102K
Annual Total
$63K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$42K
41% of base price
VAT
$13K
9% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$473K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lotus Emira — Full Cost Breakdown in Singapore
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $102K |
| Import Duty (41%) | $42K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (9%) | $13K |
| Total Purchase Price | $157K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $5K |
| Annual Maintenance | $25K |
| Annual Depreciation | $20K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $10K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $63K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $473K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $4.223 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lotus Emira Fuel Cost Calculator — Singapore
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Annual Fuel Cost
$5,184
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$432
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$34.56
18L × S$1.92
Lotus Emira Depreciation Curve
The Lotus Emira loses approximately $45K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $102K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $82K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $73K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $66K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $61K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $57K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Lotus Emira vs. Competitors in Singapore
How does the Lotus Emira compare to similar cars available in Singapore?
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Emira
Base Price
$102K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$63K
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911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$35K
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720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Singapore
$40K
Annual costs estimated for Singapore market. Import duty (41%) and VAT (9%) applied to all models.
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Very Expensive for Singapore
Annual car costs = 102% of average Singapore income ($62K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$62K
In Singapore
Fuel Price
S$1.92/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$3K
Per year
Import Duty
41%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
9%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Lotus Emira in Singapore — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lotus Emira in Singapore.
The 2024 Lotus Emira has a base price of $102,000 USD. In Singapore, after 41% import duty and 9% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $156,764 USD (S$156,764 SGD).