💰 EV Savings Calculator

Find out exactly how much you save by switching from petrol to electric in South Africa — using real prices and electricity tariffs.

Step 1 — Your current petrol car

Brand

Model / Variant

Petrol price per litre — edit if you know yours

Fuel consumption — edit if you know yours (L/100km)

Step 2 — The EV you are considering

EV Brand

EV Model / Variant

Province

Electricity rate R/kWh — edit to match your bill

Step 3 — How far do you drive?

Monthly kilometres 1 500 km/month

500 km 5 000 km

💡 The average South African drives about 1 200–1 500 km per month.

Your EV saves you

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per month

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per year

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cheaper than petrol

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per day

Monthly fuel cost comparison

⛽ Petrol car

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⚡ Electric car

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Based on home charging only. Public charging costs more — use the Charging Cost Calculator for those trips.

	⛽ Petrol car	⚡ Electric car	You save
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Annual	—	—	—

📌 Disclaimer: Petrol prices are approximate based on current SA averages and may vary by region and grade. EV efficiency figures are based on manufacturer WLTP claims; real-world consumption may vary by 10–20%. Electricity rates are provincial averages. This calculator is for guidance only — LetsChargeSA does not accept responsibility for financial decisions based on these calculations. | Last updated: June 2026