Petrol vs diesel vs hybrid vs electric: cost calculator
Total cost of ownership with your mileage and today’s prices. Shows when a pricier car pays back.
EV vs hybrid: which one costs you less?
An EV usually costs more to buy and much less to run, especially if you charge at home. A hybrid needs no plug and is frugal in town. Enter your figures to see which is cheaper over the years you keep the car.
Result
Total cost depending on how many years you keep it (same resale %)
What decides the result
- Where you charge. The biggest factor. Home charging is far cheaper than fast public chargers; set your home-charging share.
- Annual mileage. The more you drive, the sooner the EV recovers its higher price.
- Grants and taxes. Enter the final price after any incentives you will actually receive.
- Long trips. If you take many, plan for some paid fast charging.
Energy prices start at Spain’s official values for today; replace them with your local prices if you live elsewhere.
Limitations
- Home charger installation is not included; add it to the EV price.
- Today’s prices are used for every year.
- Starting values are examples, not real models.
To work out charging costs only, use the EV charging cost calculator.
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