Used EV Purchase Decision Calculator

Work out whether buying a used EV makes financial sense for you in the UK.

Your Details

Monthly miles Current car MPG Fuel price (£/litre) Used EV purchase price (£) EV efficiency (miles per kWh)

Home Charger

I already have a home charger Charger Type

Electricity Tariff

Day rate (£/kWh) Night rate (£/kWh) Charging done off-peak: 70%

Servicing

Current car yearly servicing (£) EV yearly servicing (£)

Your Results

Monthly petrol cost

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Monthly EV charging cost

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Yearly servicing savings

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Total monthly savings

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Home charger cost

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Break-even time

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Recommendation

Hit Calculate to see results

How this works

This calculator compares fuel, charging, servicing and charger setup costs to help assess whether buying a used EV is financially worthwhile. Figures are estimates only. The actual costs vary by vehicle, location, and usage.

About

The EV Calculator is a free UK-focused tool designed to help you decide whether switching to a used electric vehicle makes financial sense for your situation. Simply enter your current driving costs and compare them against the estimated running costs of an EV - including charging, servicing, and setup. No sign-up, no data collected, just a straightforward calculation.