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True cost of car ownership

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Which car is actually cheaper
to own?

Compare any two vehicles by total cost of ownership — fuel, running costs, and purchase price — and find your break-even point.

⬤ Car A

Make

Model

Year

Body type

Purchase price (NZD)

Fuel type

Fuel use (L/100km)

Electricity use (kWh/100km)

Petrol use (L/100km)

Electric use (kWh/100km)

% driven on electric

⬤ Car B

Make

Model

Year

Body type

Purchase price (NZD)

Fuel type

Fuel use (L/100km)

Electricity use (kWh/100km)

Petrol use (L/100km)

Electric use (kWh/100km)

% driven on electric

Fuel prices & projection

Prices updated April 2025 — check current AA prices

Petrol ($/L)

Diesel ($/L)

Electricity ($/kWh)

RUC — diesel ($/1000km)

RUC — EV ($/1000km)

Years to project

Petrol & diesel: AA NZ weekly averages · Electricity: MBIE NZ average · RUC: NZTA current rates