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IoT Deployment ROI Calculator
Model the financial return of connecting your devices. Select your industry, input your costs, and see projected savings and payback period over 5 years.
1. Select your industry
2. Adjust your numbers
Expected savings breakdown
Fuel savings (route optimisation)
10-15% fuel reduction from optimised routing and reduced idle time
£45/unit/mo
Reduced unauthorised use
Eliminating personal use and after-hours driving
£25/unit/mo
Maintenance cost reduction
Proactive maintenance from real-time engine diagnostics
£15/unit/mo
Insurance premium reduction
10-25% insurance discount for tracked and monitored fleets
£20/unit/mo
Improved utilisation
Better asset utilisation reducing the need for additional vehicles
£30/unit/mo
Total savings per device/month
£135
ROI Summary
Payback period
1.3 mo
3-year ROI
+1103%
3-year net benefit
£445.6K
Net monthly benefit
£12850
Total investment (3yr)
Total savings (3yr)
View year-by-year breakdown
| Year | Cumulative cost | Cumulative savings | Net position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £24,800 | £162,000 | +£137,200 |
| Year 2 | £32,600 | £324,000 | +£291,400 |
| Year 3 | £40,400 | £486,000 | +£445,600 |
ROI estimates are based on industry benchmarks and typical savings reported by IoT deployments. Actual results depend on implementation quality, existing processes, and organisational readiness. Use the savings confidence slider to model conservative vs. optimistic scenarios.
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Understanding IoT deployment ROI
IoT connectivity investments typically pay back within 6–18 months depending on the industry vertical. Fleet tracking deployments often see the fastest returns through fuel savings and reduced unauthorised vehicle use, while smart metering projects deliver steady long-term value by eliminating manual meter reads and improving billing accuracy.
When building your business case, consider both direct savings (reduced labour, fuel, phone lines) and indirect benefits (better customer service, compliance, data-driven decisions). Use the confidence slider to model conservative vs optimistic scenarios and present a range to stakeholders.