Fuel cost calculator: electric vs diesel vs petrol
Compare the annual fuel/charging cost and see after how many years an EV pays back its higher price.
Petrol€1,856/per year
Diesel€1,530/per year
ElectricCheapest€675/per year
EV pays back in 4.7 years (~€855/per year)
This is an estimate and excludes maintenance, depreciation and taxes. Enter prices for your own situation.
Electric or diesel — which is cheaper?
It depends on mileage and charging price. For high mileage with cheap home charging the EV usually wins; for low mileage diesel can be cheaper. Enter your own figures.
How much does it cost to charge an EV?
At home ~€0.15–0.25/kWh, public DC fast charging more. At 18 kWh/100km that is ~€3–5 per 100 km.