EV vs. Petrol — what does it cost?

Compare the total cost of owning an EV vs. a petrol car over time. Select an EV to auto-fill data, or enter your own figures. All fields are editable.

Indicative estimate only — not financial advice This calculator provides a simplified estimate based on the figures you enter. Many factors are not included: loan interest, traffic insurance levy, parking benefits, battery degradation and individual insurance terms. Tax benefits for EVs (VAT exemption, registration tax, toll roads) are set by policy and may change. Contact a dealer or financial adviser for specific assessments.

Select EV (auto-fills data)

Shared assumptions

Annual mileage km

Ownership period years

Electricity price (home charging) NOK/kWh

Petrol price NOK/litre

EV —

Purchase price NOK

Consumption kWh/100 km

Insurance per year NOK

Service/maintenance per year NOK

Depreciation (total over ownership) %

Toll roads per year NOK

Petrol Equivalent petrol car

Purchase price NOK

Consumption litres/10 km

Insurance per year NOK

Service/maintenance per year NOK

Depreciation (total over ownership) %

Toll roads per year NOK

Total cost over 5 years

Estimate — not a definitive answer. Many costs are not included. See full disclaimer below.

Full disclaimer

This calculator is intended as an indicative tool only and does not constitute financial, legal or other professional advice. Elbilvalg.no accepts no responsibility for decisions made based on the results.

Factors not included:

Interest and fees on car loans/leasing
Traffic insurance levy (differs for EVs and petrol cars)
Parking benefits for EVs (set by local authorities)
Ferry discounts and bus-lane access (subject to policy changes)
Battery degradation increasing consumption over time
Tyre wear (EVs are heavier and wear tyres faster)
Annual vehicle tax and roadworthiness inspections

Important note on taxes: VAT exemption for EVs, registration tax, toll road rates and other benefits are set by government policy and may change without notice. The figures in this calculator reflect conditions at the time of publication.

Depreciation varies significantly between makes, models and model years. The default values (50% EV, 55% petrol over 5 years) are rough averages and may differ substantially for your car.

Contact a dealer or independent financial adviser for specific assessments of car ownership costs.