Fuel Cost Calculator for New Zealand
Work out the fuel cost of any drive in New Zealand in NZD. With petrol at roughly $2.8 per litre, diesel around $2.1, and home electricity near $0.28/kWh, here is what common distances cost. Set your own vehicle and the current pump price for an exact figure.
Fuel cost by distance (petrol)
| Distance | Petrol used | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 km | 8 L | $22.4 |
| 300 km | 24 L | $67.2 |
| 500 km | 40 L | $112 |
| 1,000 km | 80 L | $224 |
Indicative figures at $2.8/litre and 8 L/100km. Prices change often: enter the current local price in the planner.
Petrol vs diesel vs electric per 100 km
| Fuel type | Assumption | Cost per 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8 L/100km @ $2.8/L | $22.4 |
| Diesel | 6.5 L/100km @ $2.1/L | $13.65 |
| Electric (home charge) | 18 kWh/100km @ $0.28/kWh | $5.04 |
A typical 880 km/month commute (40 km a day, 22 days) is about $197 on petrol versus $44.35 charging an EV at home in New Zealand.
Calculate your trip's fuel cost in NZD
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Open the route plannerFrequently asked questions
How do I calculate fuel cost for a trip in New Zealand?
Fuel cost = distance (km) / 100 x your car's consumption (L/100km) x the fuel price per litre. In New Zealand petrol is around $2.8/litre and diesel about $2.1/litre. TripKalc does this automatically for every leg of a multi-stop route.
What is the fuel cost per km in New Zealand?
For an average petrol car (8 L/100km) it is about $0.22 per km. A diesel is roughly $0.14 per km and an EV charged at home around $0.05 per km.
What currency does the calculator use?
It auto-detects NZ users and pre-fills NZD, but you can pick any of 70+ currencies and set your own fuel price.
Does it work for diesel and electric vehicles?
Yes. Switch fuel type to compare petrol, diesel, and electric (kWh/100km at your local electricity rate) side by side.