Standard Car Loan vs. Novated Lease Calculator

Discover Your True Take-Home Pay

💸 EV Tax Savings Estimator

Compare a Standard Car Loan vs. Novated Lease and see your actual cash savings.

Standard Car Loan 🚗
EV Novated Lease ⚡
Monthly Money Breakdown (Hover for info)
TAX
This is money paid straight to the ATO. In 'Lease' mode, this shrinks because you pay less tax!
CAR
Loan + Running Costs. In 'Lease' mode, this is paid pre-tax (and GST free).
POCKET
$4,200
Your Take-Home Pay. In 'Lease' mode, this expands because you keep more cash!
Standard Loan Outcome --
Paying with after-tax dollars means less cash for you.
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This tool compares two different ways to pay for the exact same car. Here is what the colored bars actually mean for your wallet:

1. The Red Bar (TAX)

  • This is the chunk of your monthly salary that goes straight to the ATO.
  • In "Novated Lease" Mode: The bar shrinks! Because car payments come out before tax, the ATO takes less.

2. The Black Bar (CAR)

  • This covers your car finance PLUS all running costs (electricity, insurance, rego, tyres).
  • In "Novated Lease" Mode: You save 10% GST on the car price immediately.

3. The Green Bar (POCKET)

  • This is your Take-Home Pay. The cash that lands in your bank account.
  • The Goal: You want this bar to be as long as possible.
  • The Result: When you switch to "EV Novated Lease", this bar expands, representing extra cash in your pocket.
Disclaimer: EV Tax Savings Estimator provides general estimates and information only. It does not take into account your personal financial situation or objectives. Please consult a registered tax agent or financial advisor before making any leasing decisions.