Honda Civic e:HEVWhat does it cost to run, and is an EV cheaper?
Driving 250 km a week, the Honda Civic e:HEV L uses about $23.03 of petrol a week in NSW, from $22.47 in WA to $25.21 in the NT, at this week's average prices. Over 5 years it costs about $58,350 to own, and 3 of the 11 similar EVs we track (hatches and sedans from about $36,000 to $67,000) work out cheaper: the GWM Ora ($45,361 over 5 years), Leapmotor B05 ($49,082 over 5 years) and Tesla Model 3 ($58,178 over 5 years).
Is an EV cheaper? See it head to head with the Kia EV4, Mazda 6e or Fiat 500e.
Performance
0–100 km/h–Power135 kWTorque315 NmDriveFWDMaker's claimed figures, combined petrol and electric output. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
Running costsAbout $23.03 a week in petrol (NSW)
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About the solar figure: it's an average. Cloudy days, winter and charging at night all mean more power from the grid, so your real cost will vary through the year.
Costs in every state
Honda Civic e:HEV L, using each capital's average unleaded price for the week to 12 November 2026. *Per year assumes 15,000 km.
| State | Petrol | Per week | Per year* | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $2.19 | $23.03 | $1,382 | $87.72 |
| Victoria | $2.24 | $23.54 | $1,412 | $89.68 |
| Queensland | $2.20 | $23.07 | $1,384 | $87.88 |
| South Australia | $2.14 | $22.51 | $1,351 | $85.76 |
| WA | $2.14 | $22.47 | $1,348 | $85.60 |
| Tasmania | $2.33 | $24.44 | $1,467 | $93.12 |
| ACT | $2.32 | $24.37 | $1,462 | $92.84 |
| NT | $2.40 | $25.21 | $1,513 | $96.04 |
Compare versionsL vs LX side by side · 4.2 L/100 km claimed
| Variant | 0–100 km/h | Power | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | – | 135 kW | 315 Nm | FWD |
| LX | – | 135 kW | 315 Nm | FWD |
Maker's claimed figures, combined petrol and electric output. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Owning one5-year cost from $58,350 · track record: Established · 5 yrs / unlimited km warranty
250 km a week in NSW at $2.19 a litre of petrol. Scheduled service every 12 months or 10,000 km, about $199 a visit. Warranty: 5 yrs / unlimited km (up to 8 with Honda servicing).
| Variant | Fuel use | On the road* | Fuel / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 4.2 L/100 km | $49,900 | $1,197 | $259 | $234 | $58,350 |
| LX | 4.2 L/100 km | $55,900 | $1,197 | $259 | $234 | $64,350 |
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Match score (Pick my car): this is about fit, not quality. Each car that fits your answers is compared only with the other cars that fit, on eight things, and a car that does something less well than the others in that group scores lower on it, even if it's good at it. Change your budget or answers and the group changes, so the scores do too. The eight things: how much car the money buys (price, 20%), ANCAP safety rating (15%: a current rating counts in full, an expired one less, and a car ANCAP hasn't rated counts as middling), range (15%), performance (0–100 km/h, or power where no time is published, 10%), fast-charging speed (peak DC kW, 10%), warranty length (10%, with the battery warranty counted for cars that plug in), servicing and tyre costs (15%), and recalls and track record (5%: major recalls in Australia on our list count against a car (our recall list covers the bigger, well-reported ones, so a clean record here is not a guarantee), and models sold here for longer get a little credit). A figure we don't have counts as middling, not as bad. "Most car for my budget" ranks by this match score; "Lowest cost to own" ranks by cost and uses the score only to split near-ties.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year (see what EVs and hybrids cost to insure), finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
Insurance isn't included above. See what EVs and hybrids cost to insure and get quotes before you buy.
In our rankings: No. 25 of 45 cheapest hybrids
Reliability and track record
How we rate: under 2 years on sale here is "Too new to tell". A widely reported fault or repeated recalls is "Known issues". Otherwise it's "Established". We list documented problems with a source, not opinions. Single recalls that were fixed are listed but don't change the rating, as most models have some.
The Honda Civic e:HEV has been on sale here for 4 years and our checks so far haven't turned up any widely reported faults. Like every car, it may still have had recalls, so check the official list.
About Honda
Japanese maker best known here for hybrids. Who owns which car brand.
Buying usedUsed ones from about $37,300 · recalls, prices by year, new vs nearly new
Buying a used Honda Civic e:HEV
The saving compares the cheapest new version with the low end of the typical used range (base versions). Used ranges span all versions sold that year. Running costs are about the same if the version is the same.
New or nearly new?
A base 2023 car saves about $12,600 (25%) on the cheapest new one. Worth comparing: weigh the saving against the shorter warranty.
Prices by year
Typical prices by year (November 2026, carsales). They span the versions sold that year; condition and kilometres move the price a lot.
- 2022 on: 4.2 L/100 km (claimed).
2023: $37,300–$40,400
Battery warranty: 8 yrs (hybrid battery), counted from when the car was first sold. Check how much is left.
Recalls in Australia (1)
All have a free fix. Check each was done: enter the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au or ask a dealer.
- Minor Engine computer can reset when switching to electric drive, erasing fault codes. Software update. (2022–23, REC-005680)
Check before you buy
- Older Civics are petrol only: the hybrid is the e:HEV LX (2022 on).
- Take our used hybrid checklist to the inspection.
Full used Honda Civic e:HEV guide Is it a fair price?
Or let Pick my used car rank the options for your budget.
Road tripsFuel costs on big Australian trips
Fuel cost for the L at its claimed 4.2 L/100 km and this week's NSW petrol price. Under each trip: the same drive in its closest electric rival, with charging stops. Tap a trip for the full charging guide.
Fiat 500e: $85 in charging, 5 charging stopsSydney to Brisbane908 km · about $84 in petrol · 1 refuel
Fiat 500e: $90 in charging, 6 charging stopsBrisbane to Cairns1693 km · about $156 in petrol · 2 refuels
Fiat 500e: $175 in charging, 14 charging stopsMelbourne to Adelaide726 km · about $67 in petrol · no refuel
Fiat 500e: $67 in charging, 4 charging stopsSydney to Canberra286 km · about $26 in petrol · no refuel
Fiat 500e: $20 in charging, 1 charging stopMelbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road970 km · about $89 in petrol · 1 refuel
Fiat 500e: $95 in charging, 6 charging stopsPerth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor2701 km · about $249 in petrol · 3 refuels
Fiat 500e: needs a detourAdelaide to Darwin3023 km · about $278 in petrol · 3 refuels
Fiat 500e: needs a detourBrisbane to Darwin3421 km · about $315 in petrol · 4 refuels
Fiat 500e: needs a detourPerth to Darwin via Broome4248 km · about $391 in petrol · 5 refuels
Fiat 500e: needs a detour
RivalsToyota Camry Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid, Honda CR-V e:HEV
ToyotaCamry Hybrid$39,990 · $21.93/wk
Mercedes-BenzCLA Hybrid$66,500 · $29.61/wk
HondaCR-V e:HEV$49,900 · $30.15/wkSee all four side by side in Compare ›
More on rivals: head-to-heads and what's coming
The Honda Civic e:HEV against EVs
The eight EVs with the lowest 5-year cost to own, against the Honda Civic e:HEV L at $58,350. Green means the EV works out cheaper. EV totals include a home charger.
| EV | Charging / week | 5-year total | vs this hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYDAtto 1 Essential | $14.54 | $29,146 | −$29,205 |
| BYDDolphin Essential | $14.91 | $38,141 | −$20,209 |
| LeapmotorB03X Style | $12.75 | $38,462 | −$19,888 |
| GeelyEX2 Complete | $14.91 | $39,523 | −$18,827 |
| MGMG4 Urban 43 | $15.47 | $42,474 | −$15,876 |
| GWMOra 5 Lux | $14.54 | $43,376 | −$14,974 |
| HyundaiInster Standard Range | $13.41 | $44,497 | −$13,853 |
| GACAion UT Premium | $15.38 | $45,160 | −$13,190 |
Head-to-head with its closest electric rivals
QuestionsHow much is a Honda Civic e:HEV in Australia? and 3 more
How much is a Honda Civic e:HEV in Australia?
The Honda Civic e:HEV starts from $49,900 drive-away (November 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much fuel does a Honda Civic e:HEV use?
Its claimed fuel use is 4.2 L/100 km. Driving 250 km a week that's about $22.47 to $25.21 of petrol a week, depending on your state.
Is a Honda Civic e:HEV cheaper to run than an EV?
Per week, an EV charged at home usually costs much less to run. Counting the purchase price, a home charger, servicing and tyres over 5 years, 3 of the 11 similar EVs we track (hatches and sedans from about $36,000 to $67,000) cost less to own than the Honda Civic e:HEV: the GWM Ora ($45,361), Leapmotor B05 ($49,082) and Tesla Model 3 ($58,178).
Do you need to plug in a Honda Civic e:HEV?
No. The Honda Civic e:HEV is a regular hybrid. It charges its small battery itself while you drive and refuels at any petrol station.
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.
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