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Denza B5What does it cost to run, and is an EV cheaper?

Plugged in at home each night and driving 250 km a week, the Denza B5 Standard would do about 85% of its driving on electricity, costing about $35.63 a week in power and petrol in NSW. Never plug it in and it's a 8.5 L/100 km petrol SUV (our estimate), about $50.74 a week. Over 5 years it costs about $92,845 to own, and 76 of the 94 EVs we track work out cheaper.

90 km electricPlug-in · Off-road SUVClaimed electric range, then petrol31.8 kWh battery4.89 m long
$74,990Price from (+ on-roads)
90 kmClaimed electric range
$35.63Power + petrol per week (NSW)
$10.78Full charge at home (NSW)

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Denza B5 running costs by state

Denza B5 Standard, 250 km a week. Plugged in, about 85% of driving is on home electricity at each state's 2026–27 default rate; the rest uses petrol at this week's capital-city average.

StateFull chargePer week, plugged inPer week, never plugged in
NSW$10.78$35.63$50.74
Victoria$9.03$31.01$50.19
Queensland$8.90$30.71$50.45
South Australia$13.32$42.07$49.58
WA$10.59$35.02$49.98
Tasmania$7.89$28.34$52.23
ACT$11.77$38.44$52.34
NT$9.57$32.69$52.08

Price, battery and range

Electric range is the maker's claim on the test cycle shown. *Petrol use with a flat battery is our estimate from reviews; the makers only publish a figure that assumes a full battery.

VariantPriceBatteryElectric rangeFull charge, power pointPetrol use, flat battery*
Standard$74,990 + on-roads31.8 kWh90 km (WLTP)13 hours8.5 L/100 km
Leopard$79,990 + on-roads31.8 kWh90 km (WLTP)13 hours8.5 L/100 km

What a Denza B5 costs to own over 5 years

250 km a week in NSW, plugged in at home most nights. No wallbox needed. Scheduled service every 12 months or 20,000 km, about $450 a visit (estimate, as pricing for this model is not yet published). Warranty: 6 yrs / 150,000 km (battery 8 yrs).

VariantOn the road*Power + petrol / yrServicing / yrTyres / yr5-year total
Standard$78,990$1,853$450$468$92,845
Leopard$83,990$1,853$450$468$97,845

Cost to own = price (plus about $4,000 on-road costs where the price is before on-roads) + a home wallbox for EVs (about $2,000, one-off) + charging or fuel + scheduled servicing + tyres. It leaves out insurance, registration and resale value, which vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly. Resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.

The Denza B5 against EVs

The eight EVs with the lowest 5-year cost to own, against the Denza B5 Standard at $92,845. Green means the EV works out cheaper. EV totals include a home charger.

EVCharging / week5-year totalvs this plug-in
BYDAtto 1 Essential$14.54$37,424−$55,421
LeapmotorB03X Style$12.75$38,741−$54,104
GeelyEX2 Complete$14.91$39,802−$53,043
MGMG4 Urban 43$15.47$42,753−$50,092
BYDDolphin Essential$14.91$43,522−$49,323
GACAion UT Premium$15.38$45,439−$47,406
JaecooJ5 EV Track$13.41$45,593−$47,252
BYDAtto 2 Dynamic$16.04$46,031−$46,814

Head-to-head with its closest electric rivals

Against diesels

Common questions

How much is a Denza B5 in Australia?

The Denza B5 starts from $74,990 + on-roads (October 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.

How far can a Denza B5 go on electricity?

The claimed electric range is up to 90 km. Expect roughly 80% of that in real driving, which still covers most people's daily trips. After that it runs as a petrol hybrid.

Do I need a home charger for a Denza B5?

No. Its 31.8 kWh battery refills from a normal power point in about 13 hours, so overnight is plenty. That saves the $2,000 or so a wallbox costs.

What if I don't plug the Denza B5 in?

Then it's a petrol car using about 8.5 L/100 km (our estimate), or about $50.74 a week for 250 km in NSW. A plug-in hybrid only saves money if you charge it.

Is a Denza B5 cheaper to own than an EV?

Counting price, running costs, servicing and tyres over 5 years, 76 of the 94 EVs we track cost less to own, led by the BYD Atto 1.

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How we work it out

Weekly cost is the car's claimed energy use (kWh per 100 km) × your distance × your electricity price. "Per week" figures on this site assume 250 km a week with 90% of charging at home. Petrol comparisons use the fuel use and price you choose. Prices are list prices at October 2026 and change often; check with the dealer.