Making informed vehicle decisions starts with understanding the costs involved. Whether you operate a single company car, manage a fleet of vans or are considering switching to electric vehicles, having the right figures can help you plan ahead.
Our range of free vehicle calculators and business tools is designed to help businesses estimate vehicle costs, compare running expenses, understand tax implications and make more informed decisions about their fleet.
Choose a calculator below to get started.
Electric Vehicle Calculators
As more businesses consider electric vehicles, understanding charging times, journey costs and day-to-day running expenses is an important part of assessing whether an EV is suitable for their requirements.
EV Charging Time Calculator
Estimate how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle. Compare charging speeds and understand how battery capacity, charger output and charging levels affect the time required.
Use the EV Charging Time Calculator → Electric VehiclesEV Journey Cost Calculator
Estimate the electricity cost of an electric vehicle journey. Calculate the likely cost of a trip using your journey distance and electricity rate.
Use the EV Journey Cost Calculator → Electric VehiclesElectric Vehicle Running Cost Calculator
Estimate your electric vehicle's charging costs. Explore how electricity prices and vehicle efficiency can affect the cost of running an EV.
Calculate EV Running Costs →Fuel & Vehicle Running Cost Calculators
Fuel and whole-life vehicle costs can have a significant impact on business budgets. These calculators can help estimate fuel expenditure and consider the wider costs associated with operating a vehicle.
Fuel Cost Calculator
Work out the estimated fuel cost of a journey. Enter your distance, vehicle fuel economy and fuel price to calculate an estimated journey cost.
Use the Fuel Cost Calculator → Fleet CostsTotal Cost of Ownership Calculator
Consider the wider costs of running a business vehicle. Total cost of ownership (TCO) looks beyond the initial vehicle price to help assess the overall financial commitment.
Explore Total Cost of Ownership →Company Car & Van Tax Calculators
Providing vehicles to employees can have tax implications for both employers and drivers. These tools can help businesses understand potential company car and van tax costs.
Company Car Tax Calculator
Estimate company car tax and potential Benefit-in-Kind costs. Use the calculator to help understand how vehicle details and tax rates can affect the tax payable.
Use the Company Car Tax Calculator → Van TaxVan Benefit-in-Kind Calculator
Estimate the potential tax liability associated with a company van. Understand how van Benefit-in-Kind rules may affect employees who use a company van privately.
Use the Van BiK Calculator →Mileage & Expense Reimbursement Calculators
Businesses that reimburse employees for business mileage need to understand the relevant mileage allowance rates and reimbursement arrangements. These calculators can help with estimating payments and checking mileage-related costs.
AMAP Mileage Allowance Calculator
Calculate mileage payments using HMRC's Approved Mileage Allowance Payments. Estimate the allowance based on business miles travelled and the applicable rates.
Use the AMAP Calculator → Electric Vehicle ExpensesAdvisory Electricity Rate (AER) Calculator
Estimate electricity reimbursement for business journeys in an electric vehicle. Use the Advisory Electricity Rate to help calculate an appropriate reimbursement amount.
Use the AER Calculator →Commercial Vehicle Calculators
Choosing a van involves more than looking at its size and purchase or leasing cost. Payload capacity is particularly important for businesses that regularly carry tools, equipment, materials or goods.
Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Business
Calculators can provide useful estimates, but selecting the right vehicle also means considering how it will be used in your business.
For fleet operators and business owners, important considerations can include:
- Vehicle suitability: Does the car or van meet the practical requirements of the job?
- Running costs: What are the likely fuel, electricity, maintenance and other operating expenses?
- Tax implications: How could company car or van Benefit-in-Kind rules affect the business and its employees?
- Vehicle utilisation: Will the vehicle be used regularly enough to justify its overall cost?
- Fleet requirements: Could a consistent approach to vehicle selection and management help simplify fleet operations?
Managing more than one business vehicle? Our Fleet Management Guide provides further information to help businesses consider vehicle selection, operating costs and the wider responsibilities involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the CVC calculators free to use?
Yes. The calculators and tools listed on this page are available to help businesses and drivers estimate vehicle-related costs and explore different vehicle considerations.
Can I use these calculators to plan business vehicle costs?
Yes. The tools cover areas such as fuel expenditure, electric vehicle charging, company car tax, van Benefit-in-Kind, mileage reimbursement and vehicle payload. They can help with initial estimates and comparisons when reviewing business vehicle requirements.
Are calculator results guaranteed to be exact?
No. Results are estimates based on the information entered and the assumptions used by each calculator. Actual costs and tax liabilities can vary depending on individual circumstances, vehicle specifications, energy prices and current HMRC rules. Always check important figures before making financial or tax decisions.
Can I compare electric vehicle and petrol or diesel running costs?
Yes. You can use the EV running cost, EV journey cost and fuel cost calculators to estimate different energy costs. For a meaningful comparison, use realistic electricity and fuel prices alongside the expected efficiency of each vehicle.
Which calculator should I use for company car tax?
Use the Company Car Tax Calculator to estimate potential company car Benefit-in-Kind costs. If you are assessing a company van, the Van Benefit-in-Kind Calculator is the more relevant tool.
How can I estimate how long an electric vehicle takes to charge?
Use the EV Charging Time Calculator. It can help estimate charging duration based on factors such as battery capacity, charger power and the amount of charge required.
Which calculator should I use for employee mileage expenses?
The AMAP Mileage Allowance Calculator can help estimate payments for business mileage in eligible vehicles. The AER Calculator is designed for electricity reimbursement when employees use electric vehicles for business journeys.
Need Help Choosing Your Next Business Vehicle?
Our calculators can help you understand some of the costs involved in running a vehicle. If you are considering leasing cars, vans or pickups for your business, Commercial Vehicle Contracts can help you explore suitable options for your requirements.
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