About Us

Learn about the team behind the TCO/TCA calculator for Dutch transport SMEs

Who We Are

The story behind our TCO/TCA calculator

This TCO/TCA calculation tool is the result of a collaborative effort by an international group of students from HAN University of Applied Sciences, based at the Arnhem campus in The Netherlands. Developed as a key component of our Semester 6 Project, this initiative brings together diverse skills and perspectives to tackle a real-world challenge facing the Dutch transport sector.

Our team is structured into two specialized groups, ensuring a comprehensive approach that blends technical understanding with business acumen:

Powertrain Team

Focused on the technical aspects of vehicle performance, energy consumption, and maintenance specific to both diesel and battery-electric trucks.

Justas Baltramonaitis
Leon van Setten
Mark Aardenburg

Business Management Team

Concentrated on the financial modeling, cost analysis, market context, and the application of relevant Dutch subsidies and regulations.

Ahmed Omran
Bogdan Aliman
Eduard Gherghe
Robert Lontcovschi
Zirak Sultan

Supervised by:

Koen Lau

Harold van der Zee

Our Methodology

How We Calculate TCO/TCA

Our TCO/TCA calculator uses a comprehensive approach to compare the costs of Battery Electric Trucks (BETs) and diesel trucks over their operational lifetime. We consider several key metrics:

Acquisition Costs

We include the purchase price, registration fees, and applicable subsidies. BETs typically have higher upfront costs but may qualify for government incentives like the AanZET subsidy in the Netherlands.

Energy & Fuel Costs

For BETs, we calculate electricity costs based on kWh/100km consumption rates and a weighted average of private and public charging costs. For diesel trucks, we use L/100km consumption rates and current diesel prices.

Maintenance & Insurance

BETs typically have lower maintenance costs due to fewer moving parts and simpler drivetrains. Insurance costs are calculated monthly and may vary based on vehicle value and type.

Infrastructure & Financing

We include charging infrastructure costs for BETs, with applicable subsidies. Financing costs are calculated using the specified interest rate and leasing period, providing a realistic view of monthly payments.

Environmental Impact

Beyond financial considerations, our calculator quantifies CO₂ emissions for both vehicle types:

Diesel emissions are calculated using a standard factor of 2.68 kg CO₂/liter of diesel consumed
Electric emissions are calculated using the Dutch grid mix emission factor of 0.34 kg CO₂/kWh

The cargo weight factors in our model adjust consumption rates to reflect real-world conditions, with heavier loads increasing energy consumption for both vehicle types. This approach provides a more accurate comparison based on your specific operational needs.

Our Partnership

We are proud to collaborate on this project with our Official Partner: Green Planet, working together towards shared goals in sustainable transport.

Our Mission

As students engaged in applied sciences, our goal is to leverage our learning to create practical, valuable tools. We are dedicated to providing Dutch transport SMEs with a clear, reliable resource to support their transition towards sustainable fleet operations.

This public web application provides indicative analysis for research and initial assessment. For companies requiring detailed, customized analysis with their specific operational data, we also offer professional Excel and PowerBI tools that enable comprehensive modeling and advanced scenario planning.

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