EV vs Gas Cost Calculator

Electric cars usually cost more up front and less to run. Enter both sides and see the annual fuel savings, the break-even point, and the five-year picture.

Electric EV

EV price

Electricity rate

$/ kWh

EV efficiency

miles / kWh

Gas Gas

Gas car price

Gas price

$/ gal

Fuel economy

mpg

Miles driven per year

miles / yr

Annual fuel savings with EV

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Enter your numbers above to see the comparison.

Yearly fuel cost

EV charging$0

Gas fill-ups$0

You save per year$0

Five-year picture

Price premium for EV$0

Fuel saved in 5 yrs$0

Break-even—

Fuel is only part of the story — insurance, maintenance, depreciation, and tax credits all move the math. Read the full EV vs. gas guide.

Educational estimates only — not financial advice. Excludes home charger installation, public fast-charging premiums, battery replacement, maintenance differences, and tax incentives. Actual costs vary widely.