How it works
Net projected saving = current cost minus proposed cost, multiplied by periods, less the upfront switching cost.
Input definitions
- Current cost per period
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Proposed cost per period
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Number of periods
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Upfront switching cost
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Current cost per period
- 180
- Proposed cost per period
- 125
- Number of periods
- 24
- Upfront switching cost
- 400
Assumptions & limits
This is a scenario model using only the values entered. It does not fetch live prices, rates, taxes, eligibility rules or quotes. Use comparable units and verify important decisions with current documents.
Sources & review
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Common questions
What does a negative saving mean?
A negative result means the proposed option costs more over the entered period after including the switching cost.
How does EV lease versus buy savings projection calculate the result?
Net projected saving = current cost minus proposed cost, multiplied by periods, less the upfront switching cost.
What should I verify before using EV lease versus buy savings projection?
This is a scenario model using only the values entered. It does not fetch live prices, rates, taxes, eligibility rules or quotes. Use comparable units and verify important decisions with current documents.