EV vs Gas Cost Calculator
See exactly how much you could save (or spend) by switching to an electric vehicle. Based on real US averages and your actual driving.
How we calculate this
Gas cost: (Miles driven / MPG) × Price per gallon.
EV cost: (Miles driven / Miles per kWh) × Electricity rate.
Savings: Gas cost − EV cost. Negative means the EV costs more to fuel (rare, but possible with very cheap gas or expensive electricity).
Break-even: Rough estimate of years to recover a typical $5,000 EV price premium through fuel savings alone. Maintenance savings (EVs are cheaper) would make this faster.
Tip
The average US driver saves $800–$1,200 per year on fuel alone. Add lower maintenance (no oil changes, fewer brake jobs) and the total ownership cost gap grows significantly over 5 years.
The average US driver saves $800–$1,200 per year on fuel alone. Add lower maintenance (no oil changes, fewer brake jobs) and the total ownership cost gap grows significantly over 5 years.