The result combines ownership and usage costs into a comparable amount per kilometre.
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Vehicle Running Cost per Kilometre Calculator
Combine fuel, maintenance and annual ownership expenses into one cost-per-kilometre figure for travel or reimbursement planning.
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Cost per Kilometre = (Annual Fixed Costs Γ· 12 + Monthly Distance Γ (Fuel Price Γ· km per Litre + Maintenance per km)) Γ· Monthly Distance
View assumptionsFormula reviewCalcs at Hand Editorial TeamVerified 1 September 2026 Β· automated checks included
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Drive 1,500 km monthly at 14 km/L with RM2.05 fuel, RM4,800 annual fixed costs and RM0.12 maintenance per km: Calculate fuel cost per kilometre Β· Add distance-linked maintenance Β· Allocate one month of fixed costs across the entered distance.
Depreciation, tolls, parking and unexpected repairs are excluded unless added within the entered fixed or maintenance amounts.
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Cost per Kilometre = (Annual Fixed Costs Γ· 12 + Monthly Distance Γ (Fuel Price Γ· km per Litre + Maintenance per km)) Γ· Monthly DistanceAnnual fixed costs can include insurance, road tax, finance-related fixed charges or other ownership expenses you choose to allocate.
Keep in mind: This is a planning estimate. Actual vehicle costs depend on driving conditions, fuel price, maintenance, depreciation, financing and insurance.
Produced byCalcs at Hand Editorial Team
Last formula check1 September 2026
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