Does low annual mileage change the case for buying an EV?
Lower energy costs per kilometre do not automatically outweigh a purchase-price difference when the car is driven infrequently. How can the effect be illustrated?
EVVerity explains
A closer look
Annual savings depend on distance
A hypothetical energy saving of 0.05 per km produces 250 per year at 5,000 km and 1,000 at 20,000 km. The per-kilometre saving is unchanged, but the contribution toward an upfront price difference is very different.
Keep fixed costs in view
Insurance, financing and time-related depreciation can matter even when the car is parked. Compare complete ownership scenarios, including keeping the current car if relevant. Do not use a fuel-only break-even date as a complete financial recommendation.
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