EV vs petrol cost comparison
Compare the running costs of an electric car against a petrol car over the years you plan to keep it — covering energy, fuel and maintenance.
This compares running costs only (energy, fuel and maintenance). It does not include purchase price, insurance or taxes.
9,321 mi
3,107 mi31,069 mi
5 yr
1 yr15 yr
Electric car
17 kWh
12 kWh25 kWh
£0.26/kWh
£0.10/kWh£0.60/kWh
£300
£0£1,500
Petrol car
40.35 mpg
94.16 mpg18.83 mpg
£1.52/L
£1.00/L£2.50/L
£600
£0£2,500
Running cost over 5 years
The EV is cheaper by
£6,165
over 5 years
£4,815
EV total
over 5 years
£10,980
Petrol total
over 5 years
£963
EV per year
per year
£2,196
Petrol per year
per year
⚠ Estimates are indicative and exclude purchase price, insurance, depreciation and taxes. Figures vary by model and driving style.
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