Is an electric car worth it in Japan?

Make the right choice between an electric vehicle and an internal combustion engine car in Japan. Based on actual market averages (fuel at 159.62¥, electricity at 36.13¥/kWh, and a grid carbon intensity of 450 g/kWh), this tool calculates your real Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). By including hidden expenses like vehicle depreciation, maintenance, and insurance, we estimate that for an average annual mileage of 15,000 km, driving electric saves approximately 78,245 ¥ per year compared to a similar gasoline car.

Savings with an electric car (monthly)

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