Kia Soul EV 2023 5-year cost to own
Estimated from segment averageBased on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩26,289,263
Monthly average ₩438,154|Cost per km ₩351/km| Depreciation | ₩11,658,000 | 44% |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ₩4,605,263 | 18% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 21% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩676,000 | 3% |
| Maintenance | ₩3,850,000 | 15% |
| Total | ₩26,289,263 |
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 | ₩2,814,000 | ₩921,053 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩152,100 | ₩650,000 | ₩5,637,153 |
| 2 | ₩2,814,000 | ₩921,053 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,650 | ₩800,000 | ₩11,415,855 |
| 3 | ₩2,412,000 | ₩921,053 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩135,200 | ₩800,000 | ₩16,784,108 |
| 4 | ₩2,010,000 | ₩921,053 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩126,750 | ₩800,000 | ₩21,741,911 |
| 5 | ₩1,608,000 | ₩921,053 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩118,300 | ₩800,000 | ₩26,289,263 |
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.