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UAE EV vs Petrol Cost Calculator

Compare driving cost of an EV vs a petrol car in the UAE. Uses verified June 2026 DEWA EV Green Charger tariffs and Ministry of Energy petrol prices.

How to use thisHow is this calculated?

EV is cheaper

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Saves over 5 years (61.6%)

Monthly

EV (270 kWh)AED 198.45
Petrol (135 L)AED 517.05
Monthly deltaAED 318.6

5-year total

EV totalAED 11,907
Petrol totalAED 31,023
SavingsAED 19,116
Energy cost only — doesn't include purchase price gap (EVs typically 15-30% more new) or depreciation difference (EVs depreciate faster). Full TCO usually closer to break-even.

How to use

  1. 1

    Enter your monthly driving distance.

  2. 2

    Set EV efficiency (kWh/100km) and the equivalent petrol economy (L/100km).

  3. 3

    Set charging price — home DEWA is roughly AED 0.36/kWh, DEWA Green Charger AC AED 0.735, DC fast AED 1.26.

  4. 4

    Enter current petrol price (Special 95 was AED 3.83 in June 2026; rate changes monthly).

  5. 5

    The result shows monthly and multi-year cost difference.

Frequently asked questions

Per DEWA's published Sept 2024 tariff: AED 0.70/kWh for AC (home-grade) charging and AED 1.20/kWh for DC fast charging, both subject to 5% VAT. So actual cost is AED 0.735 (AC) and AED 1.26 (DC) per kWh. Commercial/fleet rates are AED 0.29/kWh — out of scope for personal calculation here.

Charging at home using your normal DEWA connection runs at the regular slab tariff — around AED 0.23-0.38/kWh depending on which slab tier your household sits in. That's significantly cheaper than DEWA Green Charger public AC. The realistic UAE EV owner pattern: 80% home charging, 20% public for road trips and top-ups.

Yes — only the Salik tag is free for EVs (saves the AED 100 one-off tag fee). EV drivers still pay AED 4 per gate crossing like everyone else. No exemption from the toll itself.

UAE petrol prices change on the 1st of each month. June 2026 rates per Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure: Super 98 AED 3.95, Special 95 AED 3.83, E-Plus 91 AED 3.76, Diesel AED 4.33. Check uae.gov.ae or ADNOC Distribution app for the current month before doing any precise calculation.

Energy cost is consistently 50-70% lower for EVs (verified by this calculator). But total cost of ownership depends on three other factors: (1) purchase price — EVs are still 15-30% more expensive new than petrol equivalents; (2) depreciation — EVs depreciate faster (20-25% year 1 vs 12-18% for petrol); (3) battery replacement risk after warranty. Over 5 years, EVs often break even or save AED 8-20k on running cost but lose more on depreciation. Verdict varies by model and ownership length.

DEWA Green Charger AC (Type 2): 3-7 hours full charge for most EVs. DC fast (CCS / GB/T): 30-50 minutes for 10-80%. Home wallbox: 6-10 hours overnight. Plan road trips around DC fast chargers — DEWA E2GO + Salik network now cover most highways.

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Source: DEWA EV Green Charger tariff (Sept 2024); UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure monthly fuel prices (June 2026 cycle) · Last verified 2026-06. DEWA EV Green Charger. This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify your specific situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed advisor before taking action.