Hydrogen vs Electric Car Cost Calculator

Basic Information

Start by entering your annual driving distance and how long you plan to keep the vehicle. Typical values:

• Annual Distance: 15,000-30,000 km for personal use, 50,000-100,000 km for commercial use
• Years of Ownership: 3-5 years for businesses, 5-8 years for personal use

Hydrogen Car Details

Enter the specifications of the hydrogen vehicle you're considering. Typical ranges:

• Consumption: 0.8-1.2 kg H₂/100km for passenger cars, 1.2-2.0 kg H₂/100km for SUVs
• Hydrogen Price: $8-15/kg (varies by region and supply)
• Annual Maintenance: $500-800/year for passenger cars
• Purchase Price: $50,000-80,000 for passenger cars
• Tank Capacity: 4-6 kg for passenger cars, 6-8 kg for SUVs
• Refill Time: 3-5 minutes for full tank

Electric Car Details

Enter the specifications of the electric vehicle you're considering. Typical ranges:

• Consumption: 15-20 kWh/100km for passenger cars, 20-25 kWh/100km for SUVs
• Electricity Price: $0.15-0.30/kWh (varies by region and time of use)
• Annual Maintenance: $300-600/year for passenger cars
• Purchase Price: $40,000-70,000 for passenger cars
• Battery Capacity: 60-100 kWh for passenger cars
• Charging Time: 30-60 minutes for 80% charge (fast charging)

Time Cost Parameters

These parameters help calculate the opportunity cost of time spent refueling/charging.

Include opportunity cost if:

• The vehicle is used for paid work (e.g., taxi, delivery)
• You would need more vehicles or drivers due to long charge times
• Time directly impacts productivity or revenue

No need to include opportunity cost for:

• Personal vehicles (depends on how you value your personal time)
• Fleets with scheduled downtime
• Overnight charging that doesn't impact revenue

Typical values:

• Opportunity Cost: $20-120/hour (based on business revenue or wage rates)
• Annual Working Hours: 2,000 hours (typical full-time work year)