Vehicle Downtime Cost Calculator
Calculate how much downtime costs your fleet
Downtime is one of the biggest hidden costs in fleet operations. This calculator helps fleet managers estimate the real operational and financial impact of vehicle downtime in minutes.
Sources: LeasePlan/ALD, ANIASA
Calculator
How the calculator works
- Total downtime days = number of vehicles × faults/vehicle × days/fault
- Direct cost (repairs) = number of vehicles × faults/vehicle × repair cost
- Lost revenue = total downtime days × daily revenue
- Extra operating costs = total downtime days × (substitute cost/day + staff cost/day)
- Total annual cost = direct cost + Lost revenue + extra operating costs
Results
Current scenario
Scenario with predictive maintenance
Estimated savings
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Sources
- LeasePlan/ALD: VOR ~ GBP 600/day per commercial vehicle
- SMB benchmark: -30% faults, -20% downtime with preventive maintenance
Indicative estimates; results vary by sector and use.
Real examples
Fleet with 20 vans
Inputs: 20 vehicles, 4 faults/year, 1.5 days/fault, EUR 90/day revenue
Estimated annual cost: EUR 41,200
Rental company with 50 cars
Inputs: 50 vehicles, 3 faults/year, 1.2 days/fault, EUR 70/day revenue
Estimated annual cost: EUR 67,800
Construction fleet
Inputs: 15 vehicles, 5 faults/year, 2.2 days/fault, EUR 150/day revenue
Estimated annual cost: EUR 55,350
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Frequently asked questions
What is vehicle downtime?
Vehicle downtime is the time a vehicle is unavailable due to faults, maintenance, or operational issues.
What causes downtime in fleets?
Common causes include unplanned faults, maintenance delays, parts availability, and workshop capacity.
How do I reduce downtime?
Use preventive maintenance, monitor fault trends, and shorten repair cycles with better planning.
What is a good downtime rate?
It varies by sector, but most fleets target continuous improvement in days lost per vehicle per year.
How does preventive maintenance help?
It reduces unplanned faults and shortens downtime by detecting issues earlier.
Can I export the calculations?
Yes, you can download Excel or CSV with formulas.