📊 TCO CALCULATOR

Total Cost of Ownership
EV vs Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid

See your real savings over 5-10 years. Accurate motor tax based on engine size.

Motor tax varies by engine size - be accurate!

⚡ Electric Vehicle

Purchase Price45,000
Annual Electricity560
Annual Maintenance300
Annual Motor Tax120
Annual Running Cost980

petrol Vehicle

Purchase Price35,000
Annual Fuel1,900
Annual Maintenance650
Annual Motor Tax428
Annual Running Cost2,978

Your Savings Analysis

Annual Savings
1,998
Per year
Break-Even Point
5.0 years
When EV pays for itself
5-Year Savings
-10
Total saved
💰 10-Year Total Savings
9,980
Based on 20,000km/year driving

ℹ️ Calculation Assumptions

  • • EV electricity cost: €0.028/km (night rate charging)
  • • Petrol: €0.095/km (6L/100km @ €1.58/L)
  • • Diesel: €0.089/km (5.5L/100km @ €1.62/L)
  • • Hybrid: €0.055/km (4L/100km + electric)
  • • Motor tax based on actual Revenue.ie 2026 rates by engine size
  • • Maintenance costs based on industry averages

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