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EV vs gas savings calculator
Switching from petrol to an electric car in the Philippines typically cuts your driving cost by about 60–70%. At 2026 rates — roughly ₱12 per kWh of electricity versus ~₱65 per litre of petrol — a typical driver saves around ₱18,000–₱40,000 a year. Enter your own numbers below to see your exact savings.
Your driving
Defaults reflect typical 2026 Metro Manila figures — change any of them to match your own.
Your savings going electric
You could save
₱41,960
per year · ₱3,497/month
≈ 65% cheaper to drive
Petrol now
₱5,417/mo
₱5/km
EV instead
₱1,920/mo
₱2/km
Why driving electric costs less
An electric motor turns far more of its energy into motion than a petrol engine, and electricity in the Philippines is simply cheaper per kilometre than fuel — especially when you charge at home overnight. The savings grow the more you drive, which is why high-mileage commuters and ride-hail drivers benefit most. Charging on a neighbour's or a business's charger through EVChargePH usually sits between home and public fast-charging rates, so you can keep costs down even without a charger of your own. For the full breakdown in pesos, see our guide to how much it costs to charge an EV.
Frequently asked questions
How much can you save with an EV in the Philippines?+
Most drivers cut their per-kilometre running cost by roughly 60–70%. A typical driver covering about 1,000 km a month saves on the order of ₱1,500–₱3,500 monthly — around ₱18,000–₱40,000 a year — depending on petrol price, electricity rate and the cars compared.
Is charging an EV really cheaper than buying petrol?+
Yes, by a wide margin. At a 2026 home rate of about ₱12 per kWh, an EV costs roughly ₱1.50–₱2.50 per kilometre, versus about ₱4.50–₱6.00 per kilometre for a petrol car at ~₱65/litre. Public DC fast charging costs more than home charging but is still usually cheaper than petrol.
How is the saving calculated?+
Petrol cost = (distance ÷ fuel economy) × petrol price. EV cost = (distance ÷ 100 × kWh per 100 km) × electricity rate. The yearly saving is the monthly difference multiplied by twelve. Change any input above to match your own driving.
Does this include the EV's higher purchase price?+
No — this compares running (energy) cost only. EVs usually cost more to buy but far less to fuel and maintain. For the full lifetime picture including upfront price and incentives, read our guide on whether an EV is worth it in the Philippines.
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