In the question of whether new energy vehicles really save money, we can make a detailed economic comparison through examples. Taking the 15-200,000 yuan BYD seal electric car and the Volkswagen Magotan fuel vehicle as examples, we will conduct an in-depth analysis from multiple perspectives such as car cost and car experience.
First of all, let's assume that both models will travel about 20,000 kilometers in 8 years. BYD seal is equipped with a battery pack of 61 kWh, with a range of up to 550 km under CLTC working conditions, considering the impact of various actual driving conditions, we calculate the range by 7%, about 380 km, then its power consumption per 100 km is about 16 kWh. If the car owner has a personal charging pile, the average electricity per kilowatt-hour is 05 yuan, 100 kilometers of electricity only 8 yuan, which means that the electricity cost per kilometer is indeed less than 1 cent. If a total of 160,000 kilometers are driven in 8 years, the total electricity cost of personal charging piles is about 1280,000 yuan. Taking into account the occasional use of public charging stations, the average electricity price is assumed to be 15 yuan, after comprehensive calculation, the total electricity cost of 160,000 kilometers will be close to 150,000 yuan.
Next, let's look at the cost of insurance. At this stage, the annual premium of new energy vehicles at the same price is generally higher than that of fuel vehicles, and the gap is about more than 1,000 yuan per year, but due to the exemption of vehicle and vessel tax, about 10,000 yuan can be saved in 8 years. In terms of maintenance costs, the advantages of electric vehicles are more obvious. The first 40,000 kilometers of BYD seals are mainly for routine inspections, and the cost of a single maintenance is roughly 100-200 yuan, and the total cost of major maintenance is expected to be about 1,000 yuan, and the overall maintenance cost for 8 years is estimated to be 3,000 yuan. Regarding the battery life, the current mainstream lithium iron phosphate and ternary lithium batteries are enough to support a life cycle of more than 12 years or even longer under normal circumstances.
On the other hand, Volkswagen Magotan 2The 0t fuel version, its comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is about 9 liters, assuming that 95 gasoline per liter is 85 yuan, the same 8 years and 160,000 kilometers, the total fuel cost will reach about 1220,000 yuan. In terms of insurance costs, fuel vehicles need to pay vehicle and vessel tax, so compared with electric vehicles of the same price, they will spend about 10,000 yuan more in eight years. In terms of maintenance, the oil and oil filter element are replaced every 10,000 kilometers, and the single cost is about 600 yuan, plus the large maintenance cost every certain mileage, a total of about 160,000 yuan. As a result, the total cost of 160,000 kilometers in 8 years is about 1380,000 yuan.
To sum up, in terms of basic energy consumption, insurance and maintenance, fuel vehicles are about 110,000 yuan more than BYD seal electric vehicles. However, the residual value of the used car and the cost of repairs should also be taken into account. Under normal circumstances, the second-hand market of 200,000 yuan fuel vehicles after 8 years will be between 6-80,000 yuan, while electric vehicles of the same age are affected by battery attenuation, and the value retention rate of second-hand cars is relatively low, and there may be a situation where 50,000 yuan is not cared for. In terms of maintenance, the cost of parts and components of new energy vehicles is high, especially in the case of self-paid maintenance outside the warranty period, the cost may far exceed that of fuel vehicles.
Although the initial purchase cost of new energy vehicles is slightly expensive due to the high cost of power batteries, it is expected that the overall cost of pure electric vehicles will be further reduced in the future as the cost of batteries continues to decline. Therefore, leaving aside the residual value of second-hand cars and special maintenance costs, after 8 years and 160,000 kilometers, fuel vehicles will still cost at least 10,000 yuan more than pure electric vehicles. Even when considering that EVs may need to replace battery packs in the future, the reduction in the cost of EVs will greatly reduce this burden, and in theory, BEVs still have a significant money-saving advantage.
However, whether the economic benefits of pure electric vehicles are better than those of fuel vehicles still need to be judged in combination with the actual mileage of each owner. The higher the driving range, the more significant the energy cost savings for BEVs. As for issues such as range and charging time, it is necessary to make the most suitable choice according to the individual's travel needs and scenarios, so as to ensure that there will be no regrets after buying a car. In short, on the argument that new energy vehicles save money, through careful economic analysis, the answer is undoubtedly yes.