Kia EV3 2025 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩30,556,611
Monthly average ₩509,277|Cost per km ₩407/km| Depreciation | ₩16,185,000 | 53% |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ₩4,861,111 | 16% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 18% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩760,500 | 2% |
| Maintenance | ₩3,250,000 | 11% |
| Total | ₩30,556,611 |
Vehicle tax: engine-based rates with age reduction (flat rate for EVs) · Insurance uses a reference range by age band, not a quote
Cumulative cost by year
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| Year | Depreciation | Charging | Insurance | Vehicle tax | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₩4,150,000 | ₩972,222 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩169,000 | ₩450,000 | ₩6,841,222 |
| 2 | ₩3,735,000 | ₩972,222 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩160,550 | ₩550,000 | ₩13,358,994 |
| 3 | ₩2,905,000 | ₩972,222 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩152,100 | ₩650,000 | ₩19,138,317 |
| 4 | ₩2,905,000 | ₩972,222 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,650 | ₩800,000 | ₩25,059,189 |
| 5 | ₩2,490,000 | ₩972,222 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩135,200 | ₩800,000 | ₩30,556,611 |
The results are estimates based on public statistics and may differ from actual transaction prices and real costs. See how we calculate
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is included in the 5-year TCO?
Depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance reference cost, vehicle tax with age reduction, and maintenance by cost grade.
Q.How is Korean vehicle tax calculated?
Engine size × rate (80/140/200 KRW per cc) plus 30% education tax, reduced 5% yearly from year 3 up to 50%. EVs pay a flat amount.
Q.Why show cost per km?
Cost per km makes cars of different classes comparable and shows what each kilometer actually costs you.