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How much does it cost to run the Lotus Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 CV?
Generation 2012–2022
Average monthly cost
385 €70% more expensive than average
At 15,000 km a year, 3.5 Petrol 350 CV version. On top of that, it loses around 5.000 € in value a year.
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Quick facts
Lotus Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 CV specs
FuelPetrol
Power350 CV257 kW
Real-world consumption12,4 l/100 kmOfficial (EU average): 10 l/100 km
Engine size3.456 cm³6 cylinders
DGT eco stickerC226 g/km CO₂
Fiscal horsepower21,75Band: 20 or more · official tax office figure
Weight1.200 kg
New price72.300 €2026 tax office tables: 66.100 € to 74.700 € depending on trim
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Your monthly cost
Average estimate · 0 of 6 answers385 €4.622 € a year
- Fuel3.316 € a year276 €/month
- Insurance393 € a year33 €/month
- Maintenance360 € a year30 €/month
- Tyres432 € a year36 €/month
- Road tax112 € a year9 €/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 25.001 € (5.000 € a year) and you'd sell it for around 47.299 €.
All in, owning this car costs you 802 € a month.
- Real-world consumption
- 12,4 l/100 km
- Fuel price
- 1,78 €/l
- Road tax
- 112,00 €/year
- Fiscal horsepower
- 21,8
Without your municipality, we use the legal minimum tax and fuel at the national average.
Your monthly cost385 €
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At the garage
Garage prices for your Exige
What each job usually costs in your province: cheap, typical and expensive. So you know if a quote is too high.
For the Lotus Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 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 25,000 km approx.
Cheap540 €Typical720 €Expensive1.080 €
- 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 Exige 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
23.112 € · 385 €/month
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Future value
What will the Lotus Exige be worth?
A 2021 Lotus Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 CV is worth around 47.300 € today. In 2031 it will be worth around 35.100 €: this year it loses 3.000 € (250 € a month).
In 5 years (2031)
35.100 €
That year it loses 2.100 € (−6 %)
For the tax office (17 % of its new price)
12.291 €
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Lotus Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 CV cost to run per month?+
At 15,000 km a year, the Lotus Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 CV costs around 385 € a month (4.622 € a year) in fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres, road tax and ITV. On top of that, bought new it loses around 5.000 € in value each year.
What is the Lotus Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 CV's real-world fuel consumption?+
Official figure: 10 l/100 km. In real-world use we estimate around 12,4 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 Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 CV have?+
21,75 CVF according to the tax office tables, so it pays road tax in the 20 or more fiscal horsepower band. The exact amount depends on your council.
Which DGT eco sticker does the Lotus Exige 3.5 Petrol 350 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 (2021). Its consumption, emissions and weight are the official average of all the cars registered across the EU, according to the European Environment Agency.