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Electric vs ICE Car
Cost Calculator
Compare whether it may be cheaper to keep your existing petrol or diesel tuition car, or replace it with an electric vehicle. Enter your mileage, finance, fuel, charging, insurance and running costs to see the estimated monthly, annual and whole-period difference.
Electric vs Petrol/Diesel Car Cost Calculator
Your estimated result
The electric vehicle looks cheaper.
Based on your inputs, switching to an EV is estimated to save £0 per year compared with keeping your existing petrol or diesel car.
Cost comparison
Detailed annual breakdown
See where the estimated cost difference comes from.
| Cost category | Petrol/Diesel | Electric vehicle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/charging | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Finance/lease payments | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Insurance | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Maintenance, servicing and tyres | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Tax, MOT and other fixed costs | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Depreciation/upfront costs | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Savings/incentives entered | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total estimated annual cost | £0 | £0 | £0 |
Next steps
Use this as a guide when comparing your current tuition car with an EV replacement. For a more accurate decision, update every field with your own insurance quote, finance agreement, mileage, charger access and local fuel or electricity prices.
Electric vehicle vs petrol or diesel car calculator for driving instructors
This tool helps UK driving instructors compare the running costs of an existing combustion engine car with a replacement electric vehicle.
What the calculator includes
- ✓ Fuel cost based on MPG, mileage and price per litre.
- ✓ EV charging cost based on miles per kWh and home/public charging split.
- ✓ Insurance, maintenance, tax, finance, depreciation and upfront costs.
- ✓ Annual, monthly, cost-per-mile and whole-period comparisons.
How to use the result
The cheapest car is not always the best car for a driving instructor. You should also consider range, charging access, pupil comfort, dual-control fitting, downtime, reliability and whether your insurance policy is suitable for tuition use.
For insurance costs, use a real driving instructor insurance quote rather than a private-car estimate.
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Electric vs ICE Cost CalculatorFAQ's
It depends on your mileage, charging costs, finance payments, insurance, maintenance and the value of your current vehicle. Driving instructors often cover high mileage, so an electric vehicle may reduce fuel costs, especially if most charging is done at home. However, the total cost should also include purchase price, finance, depreciation and insurance.