Kia Niro EV 2024 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩30,581,080
Monthly average ₩509,685|Cost per km ₩408/km| Depreciation | ₩15,810,000 | 52% |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ₩4,952,830 | 16% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 18% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩718,250 | 2% |
| Maintenance | ₩3,600,000 | 12% |
| Total | ₩30,581,080 |
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 | ₩4,185,000 | ₩990,566 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩160,550 | ₩550,000 | ₩6,986,116 |
| 2 | ₩3,255,000 | ₩990,566 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩152,100 | ₩650,000 | ₩13,133,782 |
| 3 | ₩3,255,000 | ₩990,566 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,650 | ₩800,000 | ₩19,422,998 |
| 4 | ₩2,790,000 | ₩990,566 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩135,200 | ₩800,000 | ₩25,238,764 |
| 5 | ₩2,325,000 | ₩990,566 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩126,750 | ₩800,000 | ₩30,581,080 |
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.