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Electric vs combustion: how much do you save?
Compare up to 5 vehicles side by side and see the real total cost (energy, maintenance, insurance, taxes and depreciation) over 1, 2, 5 or 10 years. Default values for the Brazilian market — adjust everything.
TCO comparison electric vs combustion
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Defaults are estimates for the Brazilian market (2025). Tweak any parameter to match your reality.
Electric
Total costR$103,410
Cost per kmR$1.15
Residual valueR$57,950
Combustion
Total costR$124,926
Cost per kmR$1.39
Residual valueR$49,495
Comparison summary
| Horizon: 5 years | BYD Dolphin Mini | VW Polo Track 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy / Fuel | R$12,960 | R$47,430 |
| Maintenance | R$6,000 | R$12,000 |
| Insurance | R$17,500 | R$16,000 |
| Tax + fees | R$9,000 | R$9,000 |
| Depreciation | R$57,950 | R$40,495 |
| Residual value | R$57,950 | R$49,495 |
| Total cost | R$103,410 | R$124,926 |
| Cost per km | R$1.15 | R$1.39 |