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Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging on Energy Costs

Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

• TCO is a calculation that varies based on mileage, usage duration, resale value, and regional factors like energy prices and tax exemptions. Each scenario is unique.

• To calculate charging costs, divide the total electricity bill by kWh consumed. For example, if the cost is R 0.82 per kWh and a Renault Kwid GTEc has a 27 kWh battery, a full charge costs R 22.14.

Cost Comparison with Combustion Vehicles

• A fully charged electric vehicle can travel 250 km for less than R 22.14, costing under 9 cents per kilometer compared to over R 1115 for gasoline in an equivalent combustion vehicle.

• If the customer uses solar panels to generate energy at home, they could save approximately R 4,600 every 10,000 km driven.

Maintenance and Repair Costs

• The average maintenance cost for a Renault Kwid GTEc is less than one-third that of its combustion counterpart due to fixed pricing from Renault.

• Electric vehicles have fewer components needing maintenance (e.g., no fuel injection systems or spark plugs), leading to significant savings over time.

Tax Implications: IPVA

• IPVA rates vary by region; some areas offer total exemptions for electric vehicles which can lead to annual savings of up to R 6,000.

• In regions with full exemption benefits combined with other savings (maintenance), total annual savings could reach around R 11,000.

Insurance Considerations

• Insurance costs differ based on client profiles and regions; comparing insurance between an electric vehicle and a similar-priced combustion vehicle reveals proportionality without surprises.

Conclusion on Ownership Costs

• While additional factors like tire wear and depreciation exist in ownership calculations, they tend to balance out between electric and combustion vehicles.

• Key advantages of electric vehicles include flexible charging options (home or public), zero CO2 emissions during operation, ease of driving with fewer pedals, quick acceleration capabilities, stability in curves due to weight distribution, quiet operation, and energy regeneration during braking.