5-year running cost · 15,000 km/yr · NSW
BYD SealVSToyota RAV4 GX 2.0
The Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0 is cheaper to run — by $9,174 over 5 years (18% lower total cost), driven mostly by depreciation.
- 5-yr cheaper total
- $42,639
- Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0
- Saving vs rival
- $9,174
- 18% lower
- Cost per km
- $1
- vs $1
- Saving per year
- $1,835
- on average
Tale of the tape
Headline specs and running costs side by side.
| Metric | ⚡ BYD Seal | ⛽ Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Driveaway price | $64,990 | $45,990 |
| Powertrain | Electric (BEV) | Petrol · ULP 91 |
| Efficiency | 17.0 kWh/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Battery / fuel | 82.5 kWh battery | Petrol · ULP 91 |
| Range | ~440 km real-world | — |
| Annual energy / fuel | $564 | $2,399 |
Run the numbers yourself
interactivePre-loaded with the BYD Seal and Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0. Adjust the state, annual distance, ownership period and charging mix to match your situation.
EV Running Cost Calculator
Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.
Ownership period
Electric
BYD Seal
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,818
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $9,000
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $35,745
5-Year Total
$51,813
$1/km · $10,363/yr
Petrol
Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0
- Energy / Fuel
- $12,300
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $7,500
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $19,346
5-Year Total
$44,396
$1/km · $8,879/yr
5-Year Cost Breakdown
Energy / Fuel
Registration
Insurance
Servicing
Depreciation
5-year cost breakdown
Every category, both vehicles, and the difference.
| Category | BYD Seal | Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / fuel | $2,818 | $11,993 | −$9,175 |
| Registration | $2,500 | $2,500 | — |
| Insurance | $9,000 | $7,000 | +$2,000 |
| Servicing | $1,750 | $2,750 | −$1,000 |
| Depreciation | $35,745 | $18,396 | +$17,349 |
| Total (5 yrs) | $51,813 | $42,639 | $9,174 |
Which is cheaper to run?
Over 5 years of average Australian driving (15,000 km/year in NSW), the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0 costs $42,639 to own and run, against $51,813 for the BYD Seal. That is a $9,174 difference — about $1,835 a year, or $153 a month.
The single biggest swing is depreciation: across 5 years the gap is $17,349. Energy is where electric cars usually win — charging at home (especially on solar or off-peak rates) costs a fraction of petrol per kilometre — while the BYD Seal's higher purchase price can narrow the gap through depreciation.
Estimates use average NSW electricity and fuel prices, typical insurance and servicing for this segment, and a 5-year depreciation model. Your numbers will vary with tariffs, driving style and resale values — use the calculator above for a tailored figure.
FAQ
- Is the BYD Seal cheaper to run than the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0?
- Over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, the BYD Seal costs $51,813 versus $42,639 for the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0. The Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0 is $9,174 cheaper overall, driven mainly by depreciation.
- How much does it cost to run the BYD Seal per year in Australia?
- Around $10,363 per year ($1/km), covering energy, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation at 15,000 km/year in NSW.
- How much can I save switching from the BYD Seal to the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0?
- About $9,174 over 5 years — roughly $1,835 per year. Use the calculator above to adjust the state, annual distance and charging mix for your situation.