EV vs Gas Car Cost Calculator

Compare yearly fuel cost of an electric car and a gas car, and the payback of a higher EV price.

Quick answer: EV vs Gas Car Cost Calculator: Compare yearly fuel cost of an electric car and a gas car, and the payback of a higher EV price. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

How to use EV vs Gas Car Cost Calculator

  1. Enter your values in the fields.
  2. The results update instantly as you type.
  3. Note or copy the numbers you need.

Features

How it works

Gas = miles / mpg x price per gallon. EV = miles / 100 x kWh per 100 miles x price per kWh.

Worked example

12,000 miles in a 30 mpg car at 3.40 is 1,360 of gas. An EV using 30 kWh per 100 miles at 0.16 costs 576, saving 784 a year.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge an EV?

Most EVs use 25 to 35 kWh per 100 miles. At 0.16 per kWh that is about 4 to 6 per 100 miles.

What else matters?

Insurance, maintenance, tax credits and home charger installation.

Is the EV vs Gas Car Cost Calculator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.

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