Is switching to an electric car worth it?

In Denmark, charging at home, a typical electric car costs about 28 kr./100 km to run versus about 101 kr. for petrol — roughly 72% less.

Parible is a free calculator that compares the yearly running cost of the exact electric, hybrid and petrol cars you pick — Danish electricity and fuel prices are filled in automatically, every figure can be overridden, and the ranking is never influenced by referrals.

Frequently asked questions

Is an electric car cheaper to run than petrol in Denmark?
On average, yes — about 28 kr./100 km for a typical EV charging at home versus 101 kr. for petrol, roughly 72% less. The exact saving depends on the car and your annual distance — the calculator gives your figure.
Where do Parible's prices come from?
Published Danish energy prices — pump prices for petrol and diesel, and sourced electricity tariffs — refreshed automatically. Every price can be overridden, and the method is public at parible.app/methodology.
Is the comparison neutral?
Yes. The ranking is computed purely from energy prices and consumption — never influenced by referrals, advertising or sponsorships.