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Stuck in a RUC

Don't get stuck in a RUC.

See what your vehicle really costs to run in NZ: fuel or power, Road User Charges and admin fees, from the official rates.

  • Official RUC rates, incl. GST
  • Typical values from NZ's vehicle register
  • Free. No sign-up.

Find your vehicle

Both optional. Add your plate, then search for the make and model to fill in typical values.

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Your garage

Your vehicle comes from the search, or enter it yourself. Park others beside it and tick up to four to compare what each really costs to run. Kept for this visit only.

  • Your vehicle

    Car · Petrol

    1,400 kg GVM · 2 axles · 7.5 L/100km

    $3,015 a year, incl. GST

    Fills typical values

    LPG and CNG count as petrol

    On the door label

    Front to back

    Typical: 7.5 L/100km

    Check prices near you on Gaspy (opens in a new tab)

  • Any make, model and fuel. 1 of 6 bays used.

Your driving

How far you go and how you buy RUC, the same for every vehicle. Prices include GST, as at the pump or on your power bill.

Average for a car: 12000 km

Charged per RUC licence bought (incl. GST), only if the vehicle pays RUC

Estimates only, not a financial quote.

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