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How much does it cost to run the Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV?
Generation 2011–2022
Average monthly cost
310 €37% more expensive than average
At 15,000 km a year, 1.8 Petrol 248 CV version. On top of that, it loses around 2.490 € in value a year.
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Quick facts
Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV specs
FuelPetrol
Power248 CV182 kW
Real-world consumption9,7 l/100 kmOfficial (EU average): 7,8 l/100 km
Engine size1.798 cm³
DGT eco stickerC177 g/km CO₂
Fiscal horsepower12,5Band: 12 to 15.99
Weight1.006 kg
Approximate price36.000 €New, without discounts
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Your monthly cost
Average estimate · 0 of 6 answers310 €3.722 € a year
- Fuel2.597 € a year216 €/month
- Insurance375 € a year31 €/month
- Maintenance360 € a year30 €/month
- Tyres309 € a year26 €/month
- Road tax72 € a year6 €/month
- ITV9 € a year1 €/month
Indicative insurance for a average driver: 40 years old, 15+ years with a licence, no claims. Each insurer calculates in its own way. ·
Separately: what it loses in value
You don't pay it every month, but you notice it when you sell. In 5 years it will lose around 12.449 € (2.490 € a year) and you'd sell it for around 23.551 €.
All in, owning this car costs you 518 € a month.
- Real-world consumption
- 9,7 l/100 km
- Fuel price
- 1,78 €/l
- Road tax
- 71,94 €/year
- Fiscal horsepower
- 12,5
Without your municipality, we use the legal minimum tax and fuel at the national average.
Your monthly cost310 €
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At the garage
Garage prices for your Elise
What each job usually costs in your province: cheap, typical and expensive. So you know if a quote is too high.
For the Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV, VAT included.
Service with oil and filters
Every year or 15,000-30,000 km
Cheap95 €Typical135 €Expensive190 €Timing belt kit
Every 5-10 years or 90,000-200,000 km
Cheap340 €Typical460 €Expensive640 €Clutch
Usually between 120,000 and 200,000 km
Cheap455 €Typical605 €Expensive830 €Front brake pads
Every 30,000-50,000 km
Cheap80 €Typical115 €Expensive160 €Front brake discs and pads
Every 60,000-100,000 km
Cheap205 €Typical285 €Expensive385 €12 V battery
Every 4-6 years
Cheap130 €Typical175 €Expensive225 €Front shock absorbers
Every 80,000-120,000 km
Cheap250 €Typical345 €Expensive480 €Air conditioning recharge
When it isn't cooling well
Cheap70 €Typical105 €Expensive155 €4 tyres fitted
Every 32,000 km approx.
Cheap495 €Typical660 €Expensive990 €
- Cheap Local garage, equivalent parts
- Typical Chain or independent multi-brand garage
- Expensive Main dealer, original parts
Approximate price: typical labour hours × the garage's hourly rate + parts, adjusted to your area. Always ask for a written quote.
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Long term
What you'll have spent
What the Lotus Elise will have cost you in running costs, depending on how many years you keep it. From year five, the garage bills go up a bit and the ITV comes round more and more often.
After 5 years
18.610 € · 310 €/month
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Future value
What will the Lotus Elise be worth?
A 2022 Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV is worth around 25.200 € today. In 2031 it will be worth around 18.500 €: this year it loses 1.600 € (133 € a month).
In 5 years (2031)
18.500 €
That year it loses 1.100 € (−6 %)
For the tax office (19 % of its new price)
6.840 €
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How much does the Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV cost to run per month?+
At 15,000 km a year, the Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV costs around 310 € a month (3.722 € a year) in fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres, road tax and ITV. On top of that, bought new it loses around 2.490 € in value each year.
What is the Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV's real-world fuel consumption?+
Official figure: 7,8 l/100 km. In real-world use we estimate around 9,7 l/100 km, because European Commission data show that cars use quite a bit more than the official figure.
How many fiscal horsepower (CVF) does the Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV have?+
About 12,5 CVF, so it pays road tax in the 12 to 15.99 fiscal horsepower band. The exact amount depends on your council.
Which DGT eco sticker does the Lotus Elise 1.8 Petrol 248 CV get?+
The C sticker, because of its engine type: petrol.
Data from 15/10/2026. How we calculate it. This version was registered 1 times in Spain (2022). Its consumption, emissions and weight are the official average of all the cars registered across the EU, according to the European Environment Agency.