This document compares the total costs of owning an electric vehicle (EV) versus a petrol car over 20 years. It shows that while the EV has a higher initial purchase price, the total cost of ownership over 20 years is lower at $168,600 compared to $196,000 for the petrol car due to lower fuel/electricity and maintenance costs as well as no road tax for EVs. A battery replacement cost is also factored into the EV total.
This document compares the total costs of owning an electric vehicle (EV) versus a petrol car over 20 years. It shows that while the EV has a higher initial purchase price, the total cost of ownership over 20 years is lower at $168,600 compared to $196,000 for the petrol car due to lower fuel/electricity and maintenance costs as well as no road tax for EVs. A battery replacement cost is also factored into the EV total.
This document compares the total costs of owning an electric vehicle (EV) versus a petrol car over 20 years. It shows that while the EV has a higher initial purchase price, the total cost of ownership over 20 years is lower at $168,600 compared to $196,000 for the petrol car due to lower fuel/electricity and maintenance costs as well as no road tax for EVs. A battery replacement cost is also factored into the EV total.