Calculate EV Running Costs by Model

We multiply real-world consumption (kWh/100 km) by a blended electricity price of 80% home charging (€0.35/kWh) and 20% DC fast-charging (€0.55/kWh). That yields cost per 100 km, annual cost and — adding depreciation, insurance and maintenance — the 5-year total cost of ownership.

Home is almost always cheaper: a home wallbox runs around €0.35/kWh, while public DC fast-chargers are closer to €0.55/kWh or more. Access to home charging is the single biggest lever on running cost.

Across all 281 models in our database the average is about €8.57 per 100 km. Efficient hatchbacks sit below that; large SUVs and performance models above it.

Yes. At −5 °C, motorway speeds and the heater running, a realistic figure is about 28% below WLTP (ADAC and Spritmonitor data). Every detail page shows the estimated winter range for that model.

On energy almost always: a petrol car at 7 L/100 km and €1.75/L costs about €12 per 100 km — usually more than double an efficient EV. On purchase price it depends on the model and incentives; our 5-year figure accounts for both.

By default €0.35/kWh at home and €0.55/kWh on public DC, weighted at 80% home charging over 15,000 km a year. Every detail page lets you adjust these in the calculator to match your own situation.