EV vs petrol running cost

Compare fuel and charging costs, then see how long the EV price premium takes to pay back.

30 mpg
$
$
3.5 mi/kWh
$

Fuel saving per year

$891

Break-even on the price gap

6.7 yr

Petrol cost per year
$1,440
Charging cost per year
$549
Cost per mile, petrol
$0.12
Cost per mile, electric
$0.05

How this is calculated

  • · Home charging rates
  • · Maintenance differences are excluded

Estimates only — not financial, tax or legal advice.

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