Compare what you pay now in fuel excise with what you'll pay under RUC -- for any petrol vehicle.
The RUC vs Fuel Excise Calculator is an independent, Netlify-hosted web tool designed to help New Zealand petrol vehicle owners understand whether they will pay more or less under a distance-based Road User Charges system compared to the current fuel excise tax. The calculator was created in the context of New Zealand's planned transition to universal RUC for all vehicles, which will see petrol drivers move from paying fuel excise at the pump ($0.70 per litre) to paying RUC based on distance driven ($76 per 1,000km plus a $13 administration fee per transaction). The tool offers both a custom calculator and pre-calculated comparison tables for popular vehicles. Users can input their vehicle's fuel efficiency (litres per 100km) and annual driving distance to see a personalised cost comparison. The calculator also highlights the break-even point of 12.71 L/100km -- vehicles less efficient than this threshold would save money under RUC, while more efficient vehicles would pay more. Pre-calculated tables cover popular 2024 models (Toyota Corolla, RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson) and high-consumption vehicles (Bentley Continental, Mercedes G-Class, Ford Falcon Ute, Nissan Patrol, Chevrolet Corvette), with a link to RightCar.govt.nz for users to look up their own vehicle's fuel efficiency.
Interactive calculator where users enter their vehicle's fuel efficiency (L/100km) and annual distance (default 14,000km) to compare current fuel excise costs against projected RUC charges. Supports selection of RUC purchase blocks (1,000km or 10,000km) to show the impact of the $13 admin fee on total costs.
Pre-calculated side-by-side comparisons for popular 2024 NZ vehicles including Toyota Corolla, RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Hyundai Tucson, plus high-consumption vehicles like Bentley Continental, Mercedes G-Class, and Nissan Patrol. Shows annual fuel excise cost, annual RUC cost, and net difference for each.
Calculator published on Netlify in response to New Zealand's announced transition from fuel excise to universal distance-based RUC for all light vehicles.
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This tool is entirely focused on the RUC vs fuel excise comparison for petrol vehicle owners. It demonstrates the financial impact of New Zealand's planned transition from fuel excise to distance-based RUC, identifying the 12.71 L/100km break-even point where costs are equal. The calculator helps petrol drivers understand whether the policy change will increase or decrease their annual road charging costs based on their specific vehicle and driving habits.
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