Calculators
Every EV Pick calculator in one place. Pick the question you want answered.
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.Find 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.CompareWhich of these cars is cheaper?Put cars side by side: price, range, running costs and five-year cost to own.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.Home chargingDo I need a wall charger?Your daily driving and overnight parking time tell you whether a normal power point is enough.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.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.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.
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.
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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 October 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: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- 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.
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