Question 1

How to calculate route costs with an electric car?

Accepted Answer

Costs = (km / 100) × kWh/100km × electricity price €/kWh + optional wear. Example: 250 km, 18 kWh/100km, €0.28/kWh → 250/100 × 18 × 0.28 = €12.60.

Question 2

What are realistic wear costs per km?

Accepted Answer

Tires: ~1.5–2.5 Ct/km. Brakes: ~0.3 Ct/km (less for EV due to recuperation). Vehicle depreciation: 5–15 Ct/km. Total wear often 5–15 Ct/km.

Question 3

How accurate is the automatic route calculation?

Accepted Answer

Route calculation uses OpenStreetMap/OSRM and provides real road distances. Traffic jams or alternative routes are not taken into account. For exact values: manual km input.

Question 4

How does the cost splitter work?

Accepted Answer

Total costs are divided equally among all persons. At €20 and 4 persons, each person pays €5. Ideal for carpooling and holiday trips.

Question 5

Is a carpool worth it with an electric car?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very much! A 300 km trip costs approx. €15–20 total with an EV → €4–5 per person with 4. With a combustion vehicle (7L @ €1.65): €35 total → €8.75 per person.

Question 6

How do I calculate fast-charging costs on the route?

Accepted Answer

Enter the fast-charging rate (e.g. €0.55/kWh for HPC stations like Ionity/Smatrics). At 100 km, 18 kWh/100km: 18 kWh × €0.55 = €9.90 for 100 km.

Question 7

Should I use WLTP or real consumption?

Accepted Answer

Always the real consumption from the on-board computer! WLTP is 15–30% below everyday use. In winter, another 20–40% extra consumption due to heating.

Question 8

Are there tolls in Austria I should consider?

Accepted Answer

Annual vignette 2026 approx. €100, ten-day vignette approx. €11.50. Brenner, Tauern and Pyhrn motorway: additional route tolls. Not included in the calculator.

Question 9

How do I compare EV vs. train ticket?

Accepted Answer

Calculate EV costs including wear and compare with train ticket. With 3–4 people, the EV is often significantly cheaper than 4 train tickets on long routes.

Question 10

How do I calculate charging losses in route planning?

Accepted Answer

AC charging: ~10–15% charging loss. DC fast charging: ~8–12%. For real route planning add about 10% to the consumption (e.g., enter 19.8 instead of 18 kWh/100km).

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