Cost clarity made simple

Access our TCO calculator and understand what your next bus purchase is really costing you

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Lifetime cost analysis for all operators

Understand the true cost of owning and operating a bus with VDI Australia’s interactive TCO Calculator. Instantly compare electric and diesel options, adjust real-world variables like fuel, servicing, finance and incentives, and see how your choices affect long-term costs. The tool updates charts and totals in real time and lets you export a detailed PDF report with a single click, giving you clear, data-backed insights to support your next vehicle decision.

 

Compare buses

Put options head-to-head and see what comes out on top

Cost Breakdown

See costs line by line to understand what items are really costing you

EV vs. Diesel

Understand when each option makes sense for you

Depreciation

Factor for resale value and depreciation for the full picture

Scenario Modelling

Save cost scenarios to load later, or use pre-built cost scenarios to compare

Sensitivity Analysis

Understand how slight changes in cost effect the big picture

Environmental Impact

Compare the emissions output of your chosen vehicles

Breakeven Analysis

See when higher initial costs translate to lower lifetime costs

PDF Export

Export your comparative analysis in report format

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Factor for every cost element

Finance. Depreciation. On-road and running costs. Understand how your bus stacks up year after year.

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Reveal cost insights

Lower cost today may mean higher costs down the line. Fuel consumption, maintenance cost, consumables, and infrastructure can mean the difference between saving now and saving big tomorrow. 

See how your costs stack up

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Who we are

VDI Australia are the primary distributor of Yutong buses in Australia, serving the charter, education, resources, tourism, and public transport sectors. With capacity ranging from 16 to 57 seats, and utilising conventional or electric drivetrains, our range covers all use cases.

We're a proudly family owned business, and put our customer at the core of everything we do - growing out of a tourism operation, we understand what it takes to operate buses. 

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