Are electric vehicles actually cheaper to run, or are hidden costs like heavy tyre wear, skyrocketing insurance, and public fast-charging eating up all your savings?

If you buy a new car today and keep it for five years, will an EV genuinely put money back in your pocket compared to a conventional petrol car? Brent is joined by James Ward, Managing Editor from Drive.com.au, to cut through the marketing hype and crunch the real-world five-year dollar figures across purchase prices, fuel, servicing, depreciation, and tyres.


The Upfront Purchase Gap: Analyzing showroom price differences between EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, and how long it takes day-to-day savings to bridge that initial gap.


Home vs. Public Charging: Contrasting cheap overnight home charging rates against the public DC fast-charging trap that can rival liquid fuel costs.


The Heavy Weight Penalty: How the massive mass of electric battery packs chews through tyres faster and strains suspension components.


Insurance & Depreciation: Evaluating tech-heavy insurance premiums and how different EV models hold their value on the used market over a standard five-year window.

If you're weighing up whether your next driveway addition should plug in or fill up at the bowser, this is an absolute must-listen.

Are electric vehicles actually cheaper to run, or are hidden costs like heavy tyre wear, skyrocketing insurance, and public fast-charging eating up all your savings?
If you buy a new car today and keep it for five years, will an EV genuinely put money back in your pocket compared to a conventional petrol car? Brent is joined by James Ward, Managing Editor from Drive.com.au, to cut through the marketing hype and crunch the real-world five-year dollar figures across purchase prices, fuel, servicing, depreciation, and tyres.
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The Upfront Purchase Gap: Analyzing showroom price differences between EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, and how long it takes day-to-day savings to bridge that initial gap.
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Home vs. Public Charging: Contrasting cheap overnight home charging rates against the public DC fast-charging trap that can rival liquid fuel costs.
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The Heavy Weight Penalty: How the massive mass of electric battery packs chews through tyres faster and strains suspension components.
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Insurance &amp; Depreciation: Evaluating tech-heavy insurance premiums and how different EV models hold their value on the used market over a standard five-year window.
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If you're weighing up whether your next driveway addition should plug in or fill up at the bowser, this is an absolute must-listen.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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