2026 Empirical TCO Modeling Engine
Petrol vs EV Total Cost of Ownership
Compare true lifetime economics across purchase price, fuel, electricity, and maintenance over 1–10 years for 6 global markets.
1. Vehicle & Driving Parameters
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$42,990
$0
Net acquisition price: $42,990
$32,000
15,000 km / year
5 Years
🏙️ Sourced City Pump Rates (Oct 16, 2026):
0% Baseline
Simulated petrol tested: $1.15 / L • Baseline regulatory benchmark active
0% (Grid Only)
Effective home electricity: $0.22/kWh
10% (Road Trips)
Blended charging rate: $0.233/kWh (includes public DC fast charging at ~2.35x tariff)
7.5 L / 100km
Projected Net Lifetime Savings
+$12,450
⚡ EV Financial Advantage
⛽ Petrol ICE
Traditional
Purchase Price
$32,000
Fuel (5 yrs)
$9,281
Routine Maint. (~4¢/km)
$3,000
Total 5-Yr Cost
$44,281
⚡ Electric EV
Battery Electric
Purchase Price
$42,990
Electricity (5 yrs)
$2,244
Routine Maint. (~2¢/km)
$1,500
Total 5-Yr Cost
$46,734
Cumulative Cost Breakdown
Purchase
Fuel
Electricity
Maintenance
Year-by-Year Cost Trajectory
| Year | Petrol ICE Total | EV Total | Net Financial Advantage |
|---|
12,994 kg
Tailpipe CO₂ Avoided
$12.38 vs $2.99
Energy Cost / 100 km
$1,707
Annual Operating Savings