💰 EV Ownership Costs — Know Before You Buy
Understanding the real cost of an EV goes beyond the sticker price. Zapster brings you a suite of transparent calculators to compare electric vs petrol costs, find your break-even point once incentives and maintenance are included, and reveal how much you’ll save with smart charging tariffs.
Cost Calculator
See your running costs vs petrol.
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Break-Even Calculator
Find out when your EV pays for itself in fuel savings.
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Tariff Savings
Switch to smart tariffs and save on home charging.
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EV vs Gas Showdown (AI)
Interactive comparison of total EV vs petrol costs.
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Explore your ownership savings with free calculators and AI-powered insights.
About Our Data & Calculations
⚠️ All tools on this site are for educational and estimation purposes only. Your actual costs, savings, and performance will vary. Our results are based on your inputs combined with standardized assumptions and data from public sources.
EV specifications (battery size, chemistry, charging speeds, efficiency) are compiled and cross-referenced from leading authorities such as the EPA (US), WLTP (Europe), EAFO, Zap-Map, and official automaker publications.
Figures for new or unreleased models are based on manufacturer-announced estimates and may change. EVZapster assumes no responsibility for decisions made based on these estimates. Always consult your EV manufacturer or dealer for accurate, region-specific specifications.
For a full breakdown of our formulas and data sources, please see our Methodology page.