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Tools · Updated November 2026

Calculators and checklists

Every EV Pick calculator and printable checklist, sorted by what you're trying to do. Pick a topic, or show only calculators or only checklists.

Choosing a car

Running costs, the best car for your budget, and side-by-side comparisons.

Calculator · Running costsWhat will a car cost me to run?Pick any EV, hybrid or plug-in, your state and how far you drive. Weekly and yearly cost against your current car, with a solar option.Calculator · Pick my carWhich car suits my budget?Tell us your budget and driving, and get the three best-value picks, plus what a little more money would buy.Calculator · CompareWhich of these cars is cheaper?Put cars side by side: price, range, running costs and five-year cost to own.
ChecklistBuying an EV checklistWork out your real driving needs, what to check on the test drive, the running costs to compare and the paperwork before you sign.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide
ChecklistBuying a hybrid checklistFor hybrids and plug-in hybrids: your driving, the test drive, the costs to compare, the battery warranty and the paperwork before you sign.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide

Buying used

The best used EV or hybrid for you, and whether the price is fair.

Calculator · Pick my used carWhich used EV or hybrid should I buy?Your budget, home charging and driving: the three best-value used picks, ranked on recalls, faults, range and running costs.Calculator · Used price checkIs this used car a fair price?The car, year, kilometres and asking price: see if it's a bargain, fair or overpriced, and the recalls to ask the seller about.
ChecklistBuying a used EV checklistBattery health, warranty transfer, charging gear and the checks every used electric car needs before you pay.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide
ChecklistBuying a used hybrid checklistThe hybrid battery, service history, warning lights and the checks every used hybrid or plug-in hybrid needs before you pay.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide

Money, leases and insurance

Novated leases, loans and cover.

Calculator · Novated leaseIs a novated lease worth it for me?Pick an EV and your salary: what a lease costs you a fortnight, and how it compares with a car loan or paying cash. Independent estimate.
ChecklistEV novated lease checklistThe questions to ask your lease provider, the costs to compare between quotes, and what happens if you change jobs.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide
ChecklistCar insurance checklist for EVs and hybridsGet comparable quotes, check what's covered for the battery and charging gear, and the questions to ask before you pay.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide

Charging, solar and power

Charging at home, free midday power, solar, batteries and going off-grid.

Calculator · Home chargingDo I need a wall charger?Your daily driving and overnight parking time tell you whether a normal power point is enough.Calculator · Free midday powerWhat are three free hours a day worth to me?Tick what you could run between 11am and 2pm, from EV charging to laundry, and see the yearly value.Calculator · Off-grid solarWhat would it cost to go off-grid with my EV?Size the panels and battery for you, or enter your own, and see the cost, winter shortfall and payback.
ChecklistHome charging set-up checklistWhether you need a wall charger, what to ask the electrician, and getting quotes and the cheapest electricity plan.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide
ChecklistSolar and battery quote checklistWhat to know before asking for quotes, the questions to ask installers, and how to compare quotes side by side.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide

Road trips

Charging stops on Australia's highways.

Calculator · Road tripsCan my car do the trip?Pick a highway and a car to see how many charging stops it needs and where they are.
ChecklistEV road trip checklistApps and accounts, cables, planning your charging stops with a backup, and what to do on the day.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide

Business and fleets

Electric vans and charging for a fleet.

Calculator · Business vansHow much would an electric van save my business?Your kilometres, state and diesel van, and every electric van ranked by yearly saving and payback.Calculator · Fleet chargingHow many chargers do my vans need, and what will it cost?Number of vans, daily kilometres and overnight parking: the chargers, electrical work, set-up cost and fuel savings.
ChecklistElectric van buying checklistFor trades and delivery businesses: range with a load, payload, warranty at high kilometres, service network and downtime.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide
ChecklistElectric van fleet charging checklistEverything to sort out before you order vans or chargers, in six stages, with a table to log each van's kilometres and parking times.Fill in or printDownload PDFRead the guide

More

Calculator · TyresWhat tyres does my EV need, and what do they cost?Pick your car: its tyre size, what a set costs fitted, tyre cost per year and the tyres to look at.Calculator · RangeHow much EV range do I need?Your daily km, highway driving, charging and winter: the claimed range to look for, and the cheapest EVs that cover it.Calculator · Work vehicle finderWhich electric van, ute or truck fits my job?What you carry, your longest day, towing and budget: the vans, utes or light trucks that fit, and why.
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Common questions

Are the calculators free?

Yes. They run in your browser and don't ask for any personal details.

Where do the numbers come from?

Each state's 2026–27 default electricity rates, this week's average petrol and diesel prices, and makers' published figures. You can change the main assumptions in each calculator.

Can I print the checklists?

Yes. Each checklist is a free A4 PDF you can print, or fill in on screen with any PDF app.

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How we work it out, and our sources

Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.

  • Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
  • Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
  • Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
  • Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
  • Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
  • Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.

Printed from EV Pick Australia · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer. © 2026 EV Pick (T. Crouch). For personal use only; not to be copied, republished or sold without permission.

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