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🇯🇵Japan · luxury

2024 Tesla Model Y PerformanceTrue Cost of Ownership in Japan

456 hp all-electric SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.42/L, maintenance, and depreciation.

Annual cost =61%of avg Japan income

Purchase Price

$62K

Base: $56K

Annual Total

$24K

Insurance + fuel + maintenance

Import Duty

$0

0% of base price

VAT

$6K

10% applied

Annual Insurance

$1K

Avg for this country

5-Year Total

$181K

Purchase + 5yr running costs

2024 Tesla Model Y Performance — Full Cost Breakdown in Japan

Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.

Cost ComponentAmount (USD)
Base Price (MSRP)$56K
Import Duty (0%)$0
VAT / Sales Tax (10%)$6K
Total Purchase Price$62K
Annual Insurance$1K
Annual Fuel Cost$3K
Annual Maintenance$4K
Annual Depreciation$14K
Registration & Road Tax$2K
Total Annual Running Cost$24K
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership$181K
Cost Per Kilometer$1.588

For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.

Tesla Model Y Performance Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan

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15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
¥1.42
¥0.01Current: ¥1.42¥3.50
Fuel efficiency: 12L per 100km (typical for luxury segment)

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,556

USD equivalent

Monthly Fuel Cost

$213

Per month average

Annual Liters Used

1,800L

At 15,000 km/yr

Cost per 100km

$17.04

12L × ¥1.42

Tesla Model Y Performance Depreciation Curve

The Tesla Model Y Performance loses approximately $30K (54%) of its value over 5 years.

Year-by-Year Value

New$56K100%
Year 1$42K75%
Year 2$36K65%
Year 3$32K57%
Year 4$29K51%
Year 5$26K46%

Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.

Tesla Model Y Performance vs. Competitors in Japan

How does the Tesla Model Y Performance compare to similar cars available in Japan?

★ This Car

Tesla

Model Y Performance

Base Price

$56K

Annual Cost in Japan

$24K

456 hp all-electric SUV

BMW

3 Series

Base Price

$45K

Annual Cost in Japan

$12K

Best driving dynamics in class

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class

Base Price

$47K

Annual Cost in Japan

$13K

Superior interior quality

Audi

A4

Base Price

$44K

Annual Cost in Japan

$12K

Quattro AWD, tech-forward

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.

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Expensive for Japan

Annual car costs = 61% of average Japan income ($39K/yr)

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Average Annual Income

$39K

In Japan

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Fuel Price

¥1.42/L

Gasoline dominant

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Avg Car Insurance

$1K

Per year

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Import Duty

0%

On vehicle value

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VAT / Sales Tax

10%

Applied at purchase

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Driving Side

Left-hand

Asia

Popular Car Brands in Japan

ToyotaHondaNissan

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Tesla Model Y Performance in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about owning a Tesla Model Y Performance in Japan.

The 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance has a base price of $56,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $61,600 USD (¥61,600 JPY).