Why charging at home changes everything
For an electric TVDE driver, the difference between home and public charging is probably the biggest profit factor after the trips themselves. At home you pay the domestic rate; in public you can pay double or more. This calculator puts the two side by side, per km and per month.
Wallbox payback
If you charge a lot, installing a home wallbox can pay for itself in a few months, purely from the savings versus public charging. The calculator estimates that timeframe based on your km and prices.
What's the best car for TVDE — electric or combustion?
There's no single answer — it depends on how much you drive and where you charge. For drivers doing many km a month with somewhere to charge at home or at work, an EV with good real-world range (not just the advertised range) usually wins clearly on cost per km and maintenance. For low-mileage drivers, or those relying entirely on pricier public chargers, a hybrid or an efficient diesel can still make more sense, at least for now.
Frequently asked questions
Is an electric car really worth it for TVDE?
For drivers doing many km a month who can charge at home, usually yes — cost per km drops significantly versus petrol or diesel, and there's less maintenance (no oil, no clutch, less brake wear). The math changes if you depend solely on public chargers, which are much pricier, or if you do few km — then the higher upfront cost of the car takes longer to pay off. It's worth running your own numbers above rather than trusting a general rule.
What consumption figure should I use?
Most EVs used for TVDE run around 16–20 kWh/100 km in the city. Use your own car's figure for more accuracy.
Is it free?
Yes — free, no signup, nothing is stored.