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Real Running Cost Comparator

Compare two cars using annual energy, tax, insurance, servicing and depreciation estimates.

Vehicle A

Vehicle B

Worked example

An EV can have lower energy and tax costs but higher depreciation or insurance. A fuller comparison can therefore produce a different answer from a simple petrol-vs-electric calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Why is depreciation included?

For many cars, depreciation can be one of the biggest annual ownership costs. Leaving it out can distort a comparison.

Does this include finance interest?

Not yet. You can add expected finance interest into servicing/other costs if you want a rough all-in comparison.

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