EV Savings Calculator South Africa 2026 β€” LetsChargeSA

Step 1 β€” Your current petrol or hybrid car

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

Step 2 β€” The electric car you are considering

Step 3 β€” How far do you drive each month?

Monthly kilometres 1 500 km/month
500 km5 000 km

πŸ’‘ Most South Africans drive about 1 200–1 500 km per month.

Your monthly saving

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per month in your pocket

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per year
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cheaper than petrol
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over 5 years
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per day

Monthly fuel cost comparison

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⚑Electric car
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Based on home charging. Public fast-charging costs more β€” use the Charging Cost Calculator for those trips.

β›½ Petrol car ⚑ Electric car You save
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πŸ“Œ 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 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.