Question 1

What is TCO (total cost of ownership)?

Accepted Answer

TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) is the real cost of a vehicle over its entire use period: net purchase price after incentives, fuel or electricity, maintenance, insurance and taxation. Unlike the simple purchase price, TCO lets you objectively compare all powertrains on the same basis.

Question 2

Which powertrain is cheapest over 4 years in France?

Accepted Answer

For a medium B2B van running 25,000 km/year in France, the electric vehicle is generally the cheapest over 4 years thanks to incentives (eco-bonus, regional aids) and low energy cost. NGV often comes second for high mileages. Diesel remains competitive for fleets that charge little or mainly drive on motorways. Adjust the simulator parameters to get the result specific to your situation.

Question 3

Are government incentives included in the calculation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The simulator includes the main 2026 incentives for France (eco-bonus, weight malus), Belgium (100% BEV deductibility), Switzerland (cantonal exemptions) and Canada (federal iZEV programme). Incentives are applied automatically based on the selected country and segment. Always check your eligibility with a professional before any commitment.

Question 4

How do I change the purchase price in the simulator?

Accepted Answer

In the left column, the « Real purchase price » section lets you enter the price after dealer discount for each powertrain. You can also apply a uniform global discount (in euros) added to individual prices. If you leave the fields empty, the simulator uses the 2026 catalogue reference prices.

Question 5

Does the simulator work for Belgium, Switzerland and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Select the country from the drop-down menu: energy prices, tax incentives and VAT adapt automatically. Data is regularly updated by the Moteurs.com Simulator Agent from official sources (DGEC, European Commission).

Question 6

What does « driving profile » mean and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

The driving profile (urban, mixed, road, motorway) directly affects consumption. An electric vehicle consumes much less in town than on the motorway, while it's the opposite for diesel. For LCVs, the « mixed » profile is most representative of a typical delivery use. Adjust according to your real-world use to get the most accurate estimate.

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