EV Savings Calculator South Africa 2026 — LetsChargeSA

Step 1 — Your current petrol or hybrid car

🌿 = traditional hybrid  |  🔋 = plug-in hybrid (PHEV)  |  Covers all SA brands A–Z under R1 million

Step 2 — The electric car you are considering

Step 3 — How far do you drive each month?

Monthly kilometres 1 500 km/month
500 km5 000 km

💡 Most South Africans drive about 1 200–1 500 km per month.

Your monthly saving

per month in your pocket

per year
cheaper than petrol
over 5 years
per day

Monthly fuel cost comparison

Petrol car
Electric car

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

⛽ Petrol car ⚡ Electric car You save
Daily
Monthly
Annual
5 years

📌 Disclaimer: Petrol prices based on current SA Inland averages (June 2026) and may vary by region and grade. EV efficiency figures based on WLTP data; real-world use may vary 10–20%. Electricity rates are provincial averages — check your latest municipal bill for your exact tariff. For guidance only — LetsChargeSA accepts no responsibility for financial decisions made from these calculations.