--- title: AGV ROI Calculator | ANTdriven description: Curious about the benefits automated vehicles like AGVs could bring your business? Use our simple AGV ROI Calculator below to calculate the savings possible. --- [Skip navigation](https://www.antdriven.com/agv-roi-calculator#accessibility) # AGV ROI Calculator Curious about the financial benefits that automated vehicles could bring your business? Use the simple AGV ROI Calculator below to calculate the savings possible. Would you like to discuss ROI with an expert? [![Book a free consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7450903/b5d5d062-ef65-4fe4-9a30-ebe3dbf929e3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7450903/b5d5d062-ef65-4fe4-9a30-ebe3dbf929e3) #### How does the ROI calculator work? Simply fill out each field in the form below. Then, click 'Calculate' to view your business’ predicted ROI chart. We have pre-filled the form with a common ‘forklift to AGV’ upgrade scenario so that you can see instantly how the tool works. To learn more about the math and assumptions underlying this calculator, check out our detailed [ROI for AGVs article](https://insights.antdriven.com/roi-agvs-calculate-return-on-investment-automated-guided-vehicles). ## Manual Vehicles - Mailing list opt-in statement No. of vehicles Cost per vehicle Example US vehicle costs: forklift USD 25,000, pallet jack USD 10,000, tow tractor USD 8,000. Annual Maint. Cost % Industry standard yearly forklift maintenance cost is approx. 5% of vehicle price. No. shifts per day Based on 8-hour shift. No. working days per week No. of drivers Full-time equivalent. Annual Driver Salary Example figure from US Bureau of Labor Statistics: USD 40,000. Annual driver overheads (%) Associated employee costs such as taxes, benefits etc., as a percentage of annual driver salary. Annual goods damage cost Estimated cost per year of damage to goods and equipment caused by manually driven vehicles. ## AGVs No. of AGVs to replace 1 manual vehicle According to market data, 1.3 - 1.5 AGVs typically replace one manually driven vehicle. No. of AGVs Cost per AGV Example US AGV costs: forklift: USD 120,000, pallet truck: USD 70,000, tow tractor: USD 60,000. Annual maintenance cost (%) Industry standard yearly AGV maintenance cost is approx. 10% of vehicle price. Installation complexity Low: up to 10 pick/drop positions Medium: 10-50 pick/drop positions High: 50+ positions. Please Select Low Medium High Installation cost Estimated cost based on no. of AGVs, AGV cost (representing type of vehicle) and complexity of installation. [RESET](https://www.antdriven.com/agv-roi-calculator#section-1) #### Manual Vehicles #### AGVs ## Get your ROI results by email Want to save or share the results of your ROI calculation? Complete the form to receive a copy by email. To run additional ROI calculations that you can share, just refresh the page. We are committed to protecting your privacy, as described in our [Privacy Policy](https://www.antdriven.com/privacy/). - Check this box to receive our monthly vehicle newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time. By clicking 'Send' below, you consent to allow BlueBotics to store and process the personal information submitted above to provide you the content requested. ## Thanks! Your ROI results have been sent to your inbox. ## Manual Vehicles No. of vehicles = Cost Per Vehicle = Annual Maintenance Cost % = No. shifts per day = No. working days per week = No. of drivers = Annual Driver Salary = Annual driver overheads (%) = Annual goods damage cost = ## AGVs No. of AGVs to replace 1 manual vehicle = No. of AGVs = Cost per AGV = Annual maintenance cost (%) = Installation complexity = ## Installation Cost Installation cost = ### Plan now for an automated future Transitioning to automated guided vehicles can be a practical means of future-proofing your business, enabling you to boost efficiency, increase capacity, and at the same time improve safety on-site.  So, with the automated guided vehicle market set to boom in the coming years, now is the perfect time to consider your AGV strategy. [![Download Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7450903/ee6e8027-c17a-48a2-b4ae-9a53ab10f7f1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7450903/ee6e8027-c17a-48a2-b4ae-9a53ab10f7f1) [![Browse Vehicles](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7450903/7962a7dd-0c52-40f7-8a64-d8ab52b0e40d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7450903/7962a7dd-0c52-40f7-8a64-d8ab52b0e40d) Close menu ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=4407506&fmt=gif)