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Calculating your fleet's TCO

All cost items in one fair sum

The total cost of ownership (TCO) is the sum of all costs of a vehicle across its whole term: lease or depreciation, fuel or energy, maintenance, tyres, insurance, damage, taxable benefit and residual value. Molthoff Fleetmanagement calculates your fleet's TCO independently, so your choices (which model, which drivetrain, which leasing company) rest on real cost and not on the list price.

Calculate your savings
5–15%
savings with independent advice
50–5,000+
vehicles supported
100%
independent advice

Key takeaways

  • TCO is more than the lease rate: it is the sum of all costs across the whole term.
  • A fair TCO comparison shows whether electric, hybrid or combustion is cheapest for your use.
  • Residual value and the taxable benefit are the biggest uncertain factors; they belong substantiated in the sum.
  • We calculate independently, so the figures make the choice, not the showroom.

What is in the TCO?

The TCO brings together all the costs a vehicle incurs over its term. Only when you add them up can you compare vehicles, drivetrains and providers fairly.

The cost items

  • Lease or depreciation and interest.
  • Fuel or electricity.
  • Maintenance, repair and tyres.
  • Insurance and excess on damage.
  • Taxable benefit and other tax effects.
  • Residual value at the end of the term.
  • Management and administration costs.

Why TCO is the right benchmark

A low lease rate says little if the car uses a lot of fuel or drops sharply in value. Conversely, a more expensive-looking car can be cheaper over the term. Those who steer on TCO instead of the list price or monthly rate demonstrably make better decisions.

The cheapest car on paper is rarely the cheapest car over the term.

TCO and sustainability

In the choice between electric, hybrid and combustion, the TCO is the fair reference point. Electric often wins on energy and maintenance, but residual value and tax treatment weigh heavily.

Make a first estimate

The calculator below gives a first indication of the savings room based on your fleet size and procurement situation. A full TCO calculation per vehicle category is done in the QuickScan or a targeted benchmark, using your own figures as the basis.

How Molthoff helps

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Benchmarking

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Fast, integral fleet analysis with savings expressed in euros, backed by a savings guarantee.

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Savings calculator

How much could you save on your fleet?

With independent advice, organisations save 5 to 15% on their annual lease costs on average. Answer three short questions for an indication that fits your situation.

100 vehicles
01000
Fleet composition
How sharp is your fleet set up right now?

Indicative savings per year

€96,000

€76,800 – €115,200 per year

Clear room

In a fast-moving market, rates and terms can gradually drift out of line with the market.

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We determine the actual savings with the QuickScan.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Calculate fleet TCO

Total cost of ownership: the sum of all costs of a vehicle across its whole term, from lease, fuel or energy, maintenance and insurance to taxable benefit and residual value. It is the fairest benchmark for comparing vehicles and providers.

Because the lease rate is only part of the cost. A car with a low rate can turn out expensive through consumption or depreciation. The TCO adds everything up, so your choice rests on the real cost.

Yes, that is exactly where the TCO makes the difference. Electric often wins on energy and maintenance, while residual value and the taxable benefit weigh heavily. An independent TCO comparison shows per vehicle category what is cheapest.

No, the calculator gives a first indication of the savings room. A full TCO calculation per vehicle category is done with your own figures in the QuickScan or a targeted benchmark.

Yes. For a substantiated TCO we use your contracts, mileages and costs, supplemented with current market data. That makes the outcomes recognisable and usable for your decisions.

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