Comparisons

Electric vs petrol running energy cost

Compare annual petrol and electric energy cost using MPG, miles/kWh and your own prices.

Enter your figures

The calculation runs on your device. Change any value and calculate again.

Petrol / year
Electric / year
Difference / year
Difference / mile

Scope

This compares energy only. It does not include purchase price, finance, insurance, maintenance, tax or depreciation.

Formula

Petrol: miles ÷ MPG × 4.54609 × p/litre. EV: miles ÷ miles/kWh × p/kWh.

Charging prices vary

Home and public charging can have very different prices, so enter the price that matches your expected charging pattern.