Electric or petrol: what would you spend?
Find the electricity price below which driving 100 km costs less. This compares energy and fuel only.
Your charging break-even price
Your current car
of fuel per 100 km
The electric car
kWh billed per 100 km, including the assumed losses
How it is calculated and what is excluded
Below the break-even tariff, EV energy costs are lower; above it they are higher. Estimates depend on consumption, prices and losses. Excludes purchase, wallbox, servicing, insurance, depreciation, subscriptions, parking, session and occupancy fees. It does not determine the total value of buying a car.
Understand charging losses →Energy cost is only part of the decision
Also test distances, charging opportunities and journeys against your weekly routine.
Would an EV fit your life? →How to compare electric and fuel cars
Fuel cost per 100 km is litres consumed × price per litre. EV cost uses billed kWh and your tariff. The break-even tariff divides fuel cost by the billed EV energy.
Test different home and public tariffs with the same consumption figures. Include subscription fees and any extra charges separately.
Read the charging-cost guide →