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EV trip cost

Estimate long-distance EV trip cost including charging stops, extra charging time and a petrol benchmark.

Season
80 %
15 %

Trip cost

EV trip cost
€8.78
Stops
1
Charging time
13 min
Start 80%
Stop 1 • 254 km
Finish 17%
ScenarioCostExtra time
EV€8.7813 min
Petrol€37.240 min
Saving€28.461
Stop details
Stop 1 • 254 km
Energy
24.4 kWh
Time
13 min
Target SoC
43 %
Cost
€8.78

For faster trips, keep charging stops below 80% SoC where charging power is highest.

What makes up EV trip cost

On a longer trip, the cost is shaped not only by electricity price but also by motorway efficiency, the charging reserve you want to keep and how many fast-charging stops the route requires.

This calculator simulates charging in a realistic travel pattern, where shorter stops to 80% often make more sense than one long stop to full. That makes the result far more useful than a simple distance-times-consumption estimate.

Practical EV travel tips

On motorway trips it helps to watch both price per kWh and charger power. In winter, leave a larger buffer because consumption can rise significantly more than in city use.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the trip cost calculator work?
It estimates motorway consumption, adjusts for season, and then simulates charging stops until the destination is reached with the requested arrival reserve.
Why is winter travel more expensive?
Cold weather increases consumption because of heating demand and lower battery efficiency. That usually means more energy and longer charging time.
Why does the calculator usually charge only to 80%?
Fast DC charging slows down sharply above 80% state of charge. For most long trips it is quicker to stop more often and charge less each time.
Is this an exact route planner?
No. It is a practical estimate, not a live charger database. Real conditions depend on weather, terrain, queueing and available charging power.

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