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.
Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid: when does a PHEV pay off?
A plug-in hybrid is only cheap to run if you charge it often. Without charging it is heavier and can use more fuel than a regular hybrid. Adjust the share of electric kilometres and see which one wins.
Result
Total cost depending on how many years you keep it (same resale %)
What decides the result
- Electric kilometres. The key input. If your daily trips fit the electric range and you charge every night, the share can be high; if you rarely plug in, set it near zero and compare.
- Consumption without battery. In hybrid mode a PHEV usually uses a bit more fuel than a regular hybrid because of the battery weight.
- Home electricity price. The tool starts with Spain’s regulated price for today; replace it with your tariff.
Limitations
- Home charger installation is not included.
- Today’s prices are used for every year.
- Starting values are examples, not real models.
To compare all six powertrains at once, use the EV vs gas cost calculator.
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