Costs of electric driving
What to expect in terms of overall costs
When it comes to the overall costs of an electric vehicle, you can expect to save more compared to a vehicle using a conventional combustion engine. But by how much? Whether you're charging at home or on the go, you'll need accurate numbers for your monthly budget.
How to Calculate Charging Costs
Charge at home or at work
The cost of charging an electric vehicle at home depends on the electricity rate in your area. An average electric car consumes 15 to 20 kWh per 100 km. So, if your home electricity rate is €0.25 and you drive an average of 15,000 km per year, then the cost of charging your car will be between €563 and €750 per year. Keep in mind that in most cases, charging at home is cheaper than at public charging points.
When you charge on the road, you pay the rate determined by the charging station operator. In addition to a price per kWh, the operator may also charge a start-up tariff. For more information on this, please refer to the rates of these providers.
Charging Cost FAQs
Are the costs of home charging reimbursed? By using your charging badge, we know exactly how much energy you're using. The charging point stores this information. The electricity costs for charging the car are automatically reimbursed every month.The charging costs have not been deducted from my energy bill, how is this possible? Professional electricity costs for home charging are reimbursed, but the energy supplier is not involved in this process. For this reason, the costs of charging do not appear on the energy bill.How am I reimbursed for charging costs? If you have used the recharge card provided by Ayvens, you do not need to request a reimbursement of the costs. If you have used a separate charge card, not provided by Ayvens, you can claim these costs in My Ayvens. It's a similar process to applying for a fuel rebate.Compare costs: electric vs. thermal
Is an electric vehicle cheaper or more expensive than a petrol or diesel car? When comparing costs, it's important to look beyond just the purchase price and dive into the costs involved in keeping a car running. This includes fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation.
EV Taxation & Benefits
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