{"id":11190,"date":"2025-10-23T12:37:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gps.at\/tco-in-the-fleet-how-to-keep-all-fleet-costs-under-control-with-the-total-cost-of-ownership\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T07:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T07:55:19","slug":"tco-in-the-fleet-how-to-keep-all-fleet-costs-under-control-with-the-total-cost-of-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gps.at\/en\/tco-in-the-fleet-how-to-keep-all-fleet-costs-under-control-with-the-total-cost-of-ownership\/","title":{"rendered":"TCO in the fleet &#8211; How to keep all fleet costs under control with the Total Cost of Ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"675\">The vehicle fleet is one of the biggest cost factors in many companies. Rising fuel prices, leasing rates, maintenance, insurance and personnel costs quickly add up to considerable sums.<br data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"537\">In order to manage profitability in a targeted manner, a precise calculation of the <strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"648\">total cost of ownership (TCO)<\/strong> in the fleet is essential. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">What does TCO mean in the fleet?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1091\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"767\">Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)<\/strong> describes the <strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"849\">total costs of a vehicle over its entire life cycle<\/strong> &#8211; from purchase to retirement.<br data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\">In fleet management, it is not just about the purchase price, but about <strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1010\">all direct and indirect costs<\/strong> incurred in the operation, management and depreciation of a vehicle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1308\">A detailed <strong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1126\">TCO analysis<\/strong> forms the basis for well-founded decisions in fleet management. It helps to identify <strong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1238\">hidden cost drivers<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1307\">increase the efficiency of the fleet in the long term<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1546\">Although many fleet managers already look at the costs per vehicle, only a few have an <strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1459\">automated, data-based overview of<\/strong> all relevant TCO factors &#8211; and are therefore missing out on enormous optimization potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">These cost factors are included in the TCO analysis<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-11190-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8cc26c0609636f75e fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><div class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8cc26c0609636f75e\"><a class=\"active\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"8cc26c0609636f75e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#8cc26c0609636f75e\" href=\"#8cc26c0609636f75e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Acquisition costs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"8cc26c0609636f75e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8cc26c0609636f75e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Purchase price, optional extras, registration and taxes &#8211; all of these are part of the purchase price.<br data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2531\">In addition to the price, the <strong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2585\">resale value<\/strong> also plays a key role, as it has a significant influence on long-term profitability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-97ae33e71762b73b5 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><div class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_97ae33e71762b73b5\"><a class=\"active\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"97ae33e71762b73b5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#97ae33e71762b73b5\" href=\"#97ae33e71762b73b5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Financing costs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"97ae33e71762b73b5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_97ae33e71762b73b5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Lease payments, interest on loans and residual value guarantees are also part of the TCO.<br data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2785\">The right financing strategy can <strong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2853\">secure liquidity<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2879\">minimize costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0679d5298b431bfda fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><div class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0679d5298b431bfda\"><a class=\"active\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"0679d5298b431bfda\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#0679d5298b431bfda\" href=\"#0679d5298b431bfda\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Ongoing operating costs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"0679d5298b431bfda\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0679d5298b431bfda\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The largest item: <strong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3030\">fuel or energy, maintenance, tires, insurance, tolls, repairs and fines.<\/strong><br data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3033\">These variable costs fluctuate greatly &#8211; their continuous recording is therefore crucial in order to identify trends and potential savings at an early stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d54e846634280ca80 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><div class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d54e846634280ca80\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d54e846634280ca80\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d54e846634280ca80\" href=\"#d54e846634280ca80\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Administrative costs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"d54e846634280ca80\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d54e846634280ca80\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Administration, personnel, software licenses or external service providers are often underestimated.<br data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3311\">With digital tools such as <strong data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3348\">the TCO module of GPS Fleet Software<\/strong>, however, these expenses can be significantly reduced &#8211; through <strong data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3472\">automated processes and intelligent data evaluation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cd53c5008c6d5c88c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><div class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cd53c5008c6d5c88c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cd53c5008c6d5c88c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#cd53c5008c6d5c88c\" href=\"#cd53c5008c6d5c88c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-check fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Loss of value<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cd53c5008c6d5c88c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cd53c5008c6d5c88c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3681\">Vehicles lose value over time &#8211; depending on their age, condition and market.<br data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3582\">Regular maintenance and care help to <strong data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3654\">reduce depreciation<\/strong> and improve the TCO.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">How often should the TCO be calculated?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"4015\">A one-off calculation is not enough. Markets, prices and conditions of use are constantly changing.<br data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3839\">This is why the <strong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3913\">TCO analysis<\/strong> should be carried out <strong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3913\">regularly and ideally automatically<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3926\">This is the only way for fleet managers to maintain <strong data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4014\">full control over costs, consumption and capacity utilization.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4137\">Manual evaluation in Excel is error-prone, time-consuming and hardly scalable &#8211; especially for large fleets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Rethinking TCO analysis in the vehicle fleet<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>This is where <strong data-start=\"4210\" data-end=\"4223\">the TCO module from GPS.at<\/strong> comes in &#8211; a modern <strong data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4290\">fleet software<\/strong> that analyzes all data, costs and consumption.<br data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4356\">With our GPS Fleet software, TCO analyses are not only simpler, but also <strong data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4466\">more precise and fully automated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:34px;--awb-icon-width:34px;--awb-icon-height:34px;--awb-icon-margin:14px;--awb-content-margin:48px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:17.6px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4503\">Document entry:<\/strong> fuel bills and repair costs can be recognized and allocated.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4610\">License plate assignment:<\/strong> Each item can be assigned to the correct vehicle.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4703\">Real-time evaluation:<\/strong> all costs and trends are visible at the touch of a button.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>The GPS Fleet software reduces <strong data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4835\">manual administration work to a minimum<\/strong> and creates <strong data-start=\"4848\" data-end=\"4872\">maximum transparency<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"4873\" data-end=\"4876\">Fleet managers gain time for the essentials &#8211; strategic planning instead of Excel lists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Conclusion: Future-proof fleet management with TCO analyses<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5311\">The <strong data-start=\"5047\" data-end=\"5074\">total cost of ownership<\/strong> is far more than just a key figure &#8211; it is the <strong data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5174\">basis for sustainable profitability in the fleet<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"5175\" data-end=\"5178\">Those who know all cost factors and evaluate them digitally gain <strong data-start=\"5239\" data-end=\"5310\">planning security, transparency and a real competitive advantage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5313\" data-end=\"5539\"><strong data-start=\"5317\" data-end=\"5330\">Our TCO module<\/strong> makes TCO analysis <strong data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5390\">simple, precise and automated<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5394\">This way, fleet managers not only keep control of their expenses, but also design their fleet <strong data-start=\"5498\" data-end=\"5539\">digitally, efficiently and sustainably<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11184,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[131],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>TCO in fleet management for more efficient fleets - GPS.at<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"TCO in fleet management explained: Improve your decisions and save costs for your vehicle fleet.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gps.at\/en\/tco-in-the-fleet-how-to-keep-all-fleet-costs-under-control-with-the-total-cost-of-ownership\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"TCO in the fleet - How to keep all fleet costs under control with the Total Cost of Ownership\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"TCO in fleet management explained: Improve your decisions and save costs for your vehicle fleet.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.gps.at\/en\/tco-in-the-fleet-how-to-keep-all-fleet-costs-under-control-with-the-total-cost-of-ownership\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"GPS.at\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-10-23T12:37:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-17T07:55:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.gps.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TCO.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1536\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Michael Bartos\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Michael Bartos\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"22 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gps.at\\\/en\\\/tco-in-the-fleet-how-to-keep-all-fleet-costs-under-control-with-the-total-cost-of-ownership\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gps.at\\\/en\\\/tco-in-the-fleet-how-to-keep-all-fleet-costs-under-control-with-the-total-cost-of-ownership\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Michael Bartos\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gps.at\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/6ef0dac43a74b72fe65d74edb4e933f1\"},\"headline\":\"TCO in the fleet &#8211; 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