EV vs Gas Cost of Ownership Calculator
Compare the true cost of owning an EV versus a gas car — purchase price, fuel, and maintenance over the years you'll keep it. See your cost per mile, the break-even point where the EV's price premium pays off, and total savings.
Electric
Gas
EV costs more by over 7 yr
$2,384
- EV cost / mile
- 6.1¢/mi
- Gas cost / mile
- 11.8¢/mi
- EV total (7 yr)
- $47,184
- Gas total (7 yr)
- $44,800
Compares purchase price + fuel + maintenance. Excludes insurance, registration, and resale value, which vary widely. Incentives lower the EV price — enter a discounted price to include them. Estimates only.
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