EV vs Petrol Calculator
Compare the total cost of ownership between an electric vehicle and a petrol car over 5 years in New Zealand.
EVs are cheaper to run but cost more upfront. This calculator helps you work out which option is better value over a 5-year period, factoring in purchase price, fuel or electricity, insurance, servicing, and registration or road user charges.
Electric Vehicle
EVs now pay RUC — ~$110 rego + ~$76/1,000km
Petrol Vehicle
Petrol cars pay rego only — no RUC
5-Year Cost Comparison
EV — Total 5-Year Cost
$68630.00
Running: $2726.00/year
Petrol — Total 5-Year Cost
$50740.00
Running: $4148.00/year
The petrol car is cheaper by $17890.00 over 5 years.
Learn More
This calculator gives you a starting point. For a deeper look at whether an EV makes sense for your situation, check out our detailed guide.