Compare the annual fuel cost and total ownership difference between an electric car and a petrol car using your own mileage, energy prices and purchase prices.
EV annual energy use is annual mileage divided by miles per kWh, multiplied by the electricity rate.
Petrol annual fuel use converts miles per gallon into litres, then multiplies by the petrol price per litre.
Break-even time compares the purchase price difference with the annual fuel saving. It does not include insurance, servicing, depreciation, finance interest or tax unless those are added in a future version.
No. Phase 1A compares fuel and purchase price assumptions only. Depreciation can change the result and should be checked before buying.
Miles per kWh is the EV equivalent of fuel efficiency. A higher number means the car travels further on each unit of electricity.
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Read comparisonElectric cars usually win on day-to-day running costs when you can charge at home. Petrol cars can still win on upfront price, long-distance convenience and low-mileage ownership.
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