The Economics of Owning an Electric Vehicle in Australia

Electric Car vs Petrol Australia 2026: Is an EV Worth It? This video runs the real numbers on charging, insurance, depreciation, tax and road charges, so you can see what an EV costs to own. Petrol is up more than 50 cents a litre since February, and electric cars took 24.9% of new car sales in August 2026. Before you switch, here's how the full cost of EV ownership stacks up against petrol and hybrid cars. Chapters: 0:00 EV vs Petrol Costs in Australia 2026 0:41 Cheapest Electric Cars in Australia 1:55 Public Fast Charging Costs 2:55 EV Insurance Premiums in Australia 3:22 EV Depreciation and Resale Value 4:43 Novated Lease FBT Exemption Changes 2027 6:16 EV Road User Charge in NSW 7:01 Total Cost of Owning an EV 7:49 How to Calculate Car Cost Per Kilometre Check out the channel's playlists for more videos on money psychology, mindset, wealth habits, and financial minimalism and subscribe if you want to keep rewiring how you think about money. Money Psychology → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN66gMJbnUcA Money Mindset → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbo1A8amxkcQ Money Habits → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz-j5c1YKK0 Stealth Wealth → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdyBYeaUYlsg Classic Wealth Books → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIr4oHgSND94 How to Get Rich → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbFi5lqftlNI Spend Less, Want Less, Feel Richer → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfvzXIM6rxU8 Legal Disclaimer: General information only. This video doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs, and it isn't financial, tax or legal advice. Figures and policies can change. Speak with a licensed financial adviser or registered tax agent before acting. 💬 Creator’s Note: Each video on this channel takes a lot of time to write, narrate, and animate with care. Yes, I use AI tools to help with voiceovers and visuals, but every message, script, and idea is crafted with intention and love, so you can understand money clearly and feel empowered to change your life. Thank you for being part of this project. 💛 #personalfinanceaustralia #electriccarsaustralia #EVaustralia