Volkswagen ID.3 or Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid: which costs less to own in Germany?
As of 1 July 2026: over 5 years in Germany (13,000 km/year), the Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid remains the cheaper car to own — about €34,809 versus €37,021 for the Volkswagen ID.3, a difference of €2,212.
Kaufprämie 2026 (new-EV purchase bonus): up to €6,000 towards a new electric car — income-tested and for private buyers only. Requirement: taxable household income up to €80,000 (+ €5,000 per child, max. 2). The maximum applies only in the lowest income band and for a list price under €60,000; in practice the grant is usually lower. Not every buyer qualifies — which is why we show the bonus separately and do not include it in the totals above. Source: ADAC / EAFO, as of . Check the grant amount yourself before buying.
Cheaper over 5 years · GermanyToyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid · €34,809 total · €2,212 less than the Volkswagen ID.3
Volkswagen ID.3 vs Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid — Where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Volkswagen ID.3 | Hybrid · Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | €20,400 (55%) | €15,003 (43%) |
| Charging / fuel | €4,538 (12%) | €6,199 (18%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~€545) | — |
| Maintenance | €2,503 (7%) | €3,751 (11%) |
| Insurance | €3,750 (10%) | €3,500 (10%) |
| Financing interest | €5,830 (16%) | €5,706 (16%) |
| Registration & fees | €0 (0%) | €650 (2%) |
| Total cost of ownership | €37,021 | €34,809 |
When does the EV pay off?
The EV starts to pay off once you drive more than 23,000 km/year or keep it longer than 8 years — the lower running costs eventually claw back the higher purchase price.
Volkswagen ID.3 vs Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid — Head-to-head
Volkswagen ID.3
- 5-year total
- €37,021
- per month
- €617
- €/km
- €0.57
- Purchase price
- €34,000
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Consumption
- 13,9 kWh/100 km
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
- 5-year total
- €34,809
- per month
- €580
- €/km
- €0.54
- Purchase price
- €33,340
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Consumption
- 5,1 l/100 km
- Electricity price
- 0.34 €/kWh BDEW
- Fuel price
- 1.87 €/l ADAC