10/09/2026
Upgrading to an electric vehicle requires a higher initial outlay, but calculating the actual return on investment comes down to daily running costs. With petrol prices fluctuating between $1.85 and $2.10 a litre, a standard petrol car costs anywhere from $14.80 to $16.80 to drive 100 kilometres.
Charging an EV on a standard off-peak home or depot tariff sits around 18 cents per kilowatt-hour. That brings your running cost down to just $2.88 for the exact same 100-kilometre journey. Relying exclusively on public fast chargers pushes that cost closer to $11.20 per 100 kilometres, which eats into your potential savings.
Structuring your personal or commercial finance around these ongoing savings often offsets the higher purchase price over a standard five-year loan term. Factoring in reliable home charging capabilities ensures your cash flow actually reaps the financial rewards of going green.