Truck Diesel Fuel & AdBlue Long-Haul Calculator
Calculate commercial diesel fuel consumption, AdBlue costs, and ATO Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) rebates.
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Formula & How Truck Diesel Fuel & AdBlue Long-Haul Calculator Works
Australian heavy vehicles traveling on public roads are eligible for ATO Fuel Tax Credits (FTC) that offset the fuel excise tax. Commercial trucks equipped with SCR emissions systems typically consume AdBlue DEF at approximately 3% to 5% of their total diesel volume.
- Enter Haul Distance (km): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter Fuel Consumption (L/100km): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter Diesel Pump Price ($/Litre): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter AdBlue DEF Price ($/Litre): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter Total Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter Freight Payload (Tonnes): Input your target parameter value.
- Enter ATO Fuel Tax Credit Rebate (cents/L): Input your target parameter value.
- Apply Formula: Calculate using
Net Cost = (Litres × Diesel Price + AdBlue Cost) - (Litres × ATO Rebate / 100). - Review Results: View exact computed answers, metrics, and worked mathematical proofs.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the average fuel consumption of a B-Double in Australia?
A loaded B-Double (approx. 62.5 tonnes GCM) typically consumes between 50 and 58 Litres per 100 km (1.7 to 2.0 km/L) depending on terrain and wind.
How do ATO Fuel Tax Credits work for heavy vehicles?
Businesses operating vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes can claim an excise rebate (approx. 20.8 cents per litre for public roads) on their quarterly BAS.
How much AdBlue does a modern Euro 6 truck use?
Euro 5 and Euro 6 heavy diesel engines consume AdBlue at a rate of 3% to 5% of diesel fuel burned (e.g. 40 litres of AdBlue for every 1,000 litres of diesel).
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