EV vs Gas Cost Calculator
Compare 5-year total cost: electric vs gasoline car
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📊 Year-by-year breakdown
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Free EV vs gas cost calculator — total cost over time
Compare electric vs gasoline car total cost over 5-20 years. Factors purchase price, energy/fuel, maintenance. Find break-even year. 2026 pricing, customizable for any region.
How to use this tool
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Enter both cars
Purchase prices, efficiency (MPG / kWh per 100 km), expected annual miles/km.
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Fuel / electricity rates
Your local gas price and electricity rate. Defaults use current averages.
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See total cost over time
Year-by-year comparison: purchase + fuel + maintenance. Break-even year shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are EVs really cheaper over time?
Usually yes, once the higher upfront cost is amortized. In 2026: EVs cost $0.03-0.05/km in electricity vs $0.08-0.15/km in gas. Maintenance is ~50% lower (no oil changes, brake wear down). Break-even typically at 40-80K km.
What about battery degradation?
Modern EV batteries lose ~10-15% capacity over 8-10 years. Manufacturers warranty 8 years / 160K km. Replacement costs $5-15K — usually outlasts first owner.
What about resale value?
EVs historically depreciate faster, but Tesla has held value better. By 2026-2028, used EV market is maturing. We don't factor resale here — use this for operating cost only.
Home vs public charging?
Home charging: $0.10-0.30/kWh depending on region. Public DC fast: $0.40-0.80/kWh. If you'll mostly home charge, use home rate. If no home charging, use a blend.
Other costs not included?
Insurance (often higher for EVs), registration, property tax on vehicles, tolls. These roughly cancel between EV and gas so we skip them.
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