EV vs Petrol Cost Calculator

Compare what you'd spend on fuel versus electricity for the same distance, and see the monthly and yearly savings of going electric.

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What is the EV vs Petrol Cost Calculator?

An EV vs petrol calculator compares per-kilometre running costs — petrol at your car's mileage versus electricity at your EV's efficiency.

How to Calculate

Petrol cost = (km ÷ mileage) × petrol price. EV cost = (km ÷ km-per-kWh) × electricity price. Saving is the difference.

Formula

Saving = Petrol cost − EV cost

How to Use

  1. Enter your details in the fields above.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type.
  3. Use Copy, Print or Download PDF to save your result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this include the higher EV purchase price?
No u2014 this compares running (energy) cost only. EVs usually cost more upfront but far less to run and maintain.
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