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Plug-In Hybrid Trip Energy Cost

Plug-In Hybrid Trip Energy Cost: explicit inputs, a worked example and clearly stated assumptions.

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Your inputs

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km
Enter trip distance in km.
km
Enter available electric range in km.
kWh/100 km
Enter electric consumption in kWh/100 km.
L/100 km
Enter fuel consumption after electric range in L/100 km.
currency/kWh
Enter electricity price in currency/kWh.
currency/L
Enter fuel price in currency/L.

Formula

electric distance=min(trip,range); fuel distance=trip−electric distance; sum each mode’s energy cost.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Simplified electric-first model, not blended operation. Enter grid-side electric consumption to include charging losses.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Trip distance: 100 km
  • Available electric range: 40 km
  • Electric consumption: 18 kWh/100 km
  • Fuel consumption after electric range: 6 L/100 km
  • Electricity price: 0.2 currency/kWh
  • Fuel price: 2 currency/L

40 electric km at 18 kWh/100 km plus 60 fuel km at 6 L/100 km use 7.2 kWh and 3.6 L, costing 8.64 at the entered tariffs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter trip distance, available electric range, electric consumption, fuel consumption after electric range, electricity price, fuel price. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

electric distance=min(trip,range); fuel distance=trip−electric distance; sum each mode’s energy cost.. Simplified electric-first model, not blended operation. Enter grid-side electric consumption to include charging losses.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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