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EV vs Petrol — Total Cost Calculator

EVs cost more upfront but less to run. See how the math works out over 1–10 years for your driving pattern.

Both cars

Petrol car price

AED

EV price

AED

Annual driving

Ownership horizon 5 years

1 yr10 yr

Petrol details

Mileage kmpl

kmpl

Fuel price per litre

AED

EV details

Consumption kWh/100km

kWh/100km

Electricity price per kWh

AED/kWh

Cheaper over 5 years

⛽ Petrol wins

By about AED 11,020 over 70,000 km

Petrol total cost (purchase + running − resale)AED 65,550

· FuelAED 14,250

· ServiceAED 8,100

EV total costAED 76,570

· ElectricityAED 4,480

· ServiceAED 2,835

Resale assumes EV depreciates faster than petrol (battery & tech). Service estimate is conservative — EVs need ~35% of petrol service costs.

What this calculator captures (and doesn’t)

Includes

Purchase price, fuel/electricity, scheduled service costs, and a realistic resale value at the end of your ownership period.

Doesn’t include

Insurance differences, road tax, government incentives, charger installation costs, or unscheduled repairs. EV battery replacement is rare in 5 years.

When EVs win

Higher annual driving (15,000+ km/yr), cheap home charging electricity, and government EV subsidies tip the balance heavily toward EV.

Service your existing car at the right intervals

Whether you upgrade or stick with petrol, regular service protects resale value.

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