EV vs petrol
How much does an EV really save you?
Compare the annual running cost of an EV against a petrol or diesel car — fuel, charging, servicing and road tax included. Tweak any number to fit your situation.
Your driving
Petrol / diesel car
Electric car
Where EV savings actually come from
Charge at home as much as possible
Home electricity is 2–4× cheaper than rapid charging. Even 60% home charging usually beats petrol on price.
Servicing is dramatically cheaper
No oil changes, no spark plugs, regen braking reduces brake wear. Most EVs cost 50–70% less to service.
Watch the rapid-charging share
Driving long-distance every week on rapids can erase savings. The calculator above lets you model this honestly.
Tax breaks compound year over year
EVs are exempt from many road taxes and city access fees — small line items that add up to thousands over ownership.
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