EV Savings Calculator
See exactly how much you could save every month by switching from petrol to electric using real South African fuel prices and electricity rates.
Step 1 β Your current petrol or hybrid car
πΏ = traditional hybrid | π = plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | Covers all SA brands AβZ under R1 million
Step 2 β The electric car you are considering
Step 3 β How far do you drive each month?
π‘ Most South Africans drive about 1 200β1 500 km per month.
Your monthly saving
per month in your pocket
Monthly fuel cost comparison
Based on home charging. Public fast-charging costs more β use the Charging Cost Calculator for those trips.
| β½ Petrol car | β‘ Electric car | You save | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | β | β | β |
| Monthly | β | β | β |
| Annual | β | β | β |
| 5 years | β | β | β |
π 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 10β20%. Electricity rates are provincial averages β check your latest municipal bill for your exact tariff. For guidance only β LetsChargeSA accepts no responsibility for financial decisions made from these calculations.