EV vs gas
what it really costs

Inputs

Your carsEvery default is editable.

Efficiency figures are EPA combined ratings from fueleconomy.gov. Payment, insurance and maintenance start at 0 so you enter your own.

Vehicle

Efficiency (kWh per 100 mi)

Payment $/mo

Insurance $/mo

Maintenance $/mo

Gas

Vehicle

Fuel economy (MPG)

Payment $/mo

Insurance $/mo

Maintenance $/mo

Miles per month (your estimate)

Electricity $/kWh

Default 0.1831 is the US average residential price for July 2026, EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A

Gas $/gal

Default 4.354 is the US average regular retail price for the week of Oct 5, 2026, EIA weekly retail gasoline prices

Results

01Energy

vs EV charging vs gas, per month

02Monthly

vs EV total vs gas total, per month

03Yearly

vs EV total vs gas total, per year

04Savings

EV savings