How it's calculated
Petrol cost = distance × consumption × fuel price. EV cost = distance × kWh per 100 km × electricity price. The gap is your saving.
EV vs Petrol Calculator Malaysia
Compare the monthly running cost of an electric car versus a petrol car.
Rates basis: Indicative
Your driving
EV saves you
RM 100.95
per month vs petrol
EV saves you: RM 100.95
- Petrol cost
- RM 208.95
- EV cost
- RM 108.00
- Saved / year
- RM 1,211.40
Example scenarios
1,500 km/mo: 7L petrol vs 16kWh EV
Petrol RM209 vs EV RM108 in energy.
EV saves ≈ RM101/mo
Over a year
The gap compounds with every month of driving.
≈ RM1,210 saved
Understanding the numbers
How the figures above are worked out — the rules, rates and reasoning behind every line.
Estimates only. Results are for planning purposes and may differ from official figures. Confirm against the relevant authority before making financial decisions.
Cheaper to run?
Electric cars usually cost less per kilometre than petrol, but it depends on your electricity and fuel prices. See the difference for your driving.
Frequently asked questions
Is an EV cheaper than petrol in Malaysia?
For energy alone, EVs are usually cheaper per km thanks to low electricity prices, though it depends on your tariff and charging setup.
Formula governance
- Formula version
- 2026.1
- Effective date
- 1 Jan 2026
- Government source
- JPJ · PIAM Motor Tariff
- Last updated
- 3 Oct 2026