The calculator here is very telling.

  • CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de
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    12 days ago

    Input cost for current paid off 10 year old car of $0 and it takes a long time to pay off.

    But assume I’m comparing two new cars, absolutely cheaper to go even PHEV.

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      11 days ago

      I did some calculations for Australia recently - the average driver here pays about $125 in petrol every week, whereas an EV on a 5 year loan would only cost about $105 ($95 loan repayment and $10 electricity expenses).

      So even with an existing car before even considering any trade in value you can save money getting an EV.