Methodology

TCO Calculations

Our Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations include:

  • Purchase price including VAT
  • Depreciation over 4 years (standard)
  • Energy costs (€0.40/kWh home, €0.59/kWh public)
  • Maintenance and insurance
  • Benefit-in-kind for business drivers
  • BPM and road tax

Data Sources

We collect and verify data from multiple reliable sources:

  • Official manufacturer prices
  • RDW type approvals
  • WLTP test results
  • Independent tests (EV-Database)
  • Tax authority rates

Updates

Prices and specifications are checked and updated daily. Tax rates are adjusted annually according to government policy.

Transparency

All calculations are reproducible. For questions about specific data, please contact us.