EV vs Gas Cost Calculator
Compare annual electricity and gasoline costs over the same distance.
Result
Estimated annual savings with the EV: $824.00Estimate
This compares energy only. Purchase price, maintenance, charging fees, taxes, idling, weather and driving style are outside the calculation.
- EV annual electricity cost
- $576.00Estimate
- Gasoline vehicle annual fuel cost
- $1,400.00Estimate
- EV annual electricity use
- 3,600 kWhEstimate
- Annual gasoline volume
- 400Estimate
- Gallons when mpg is selected; litres when L/100 km is selected.
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Results are estimates based on the ratings, usage and prices you enter. Actual consumption, losses, tariffs and equipment performance vary. Check your bill, meter and manufacturer information before relying on the result. Read the full disclaimer
How to use the EV vs Gas Cost Calculator
- Enter one annual driving distance and choose miles or kilometres.
- Enter EV energy use, gasoline fuel economy and the matching unit for each.
- Enter local electricity and fuel prices, then compare annual energy costs and the difference.
Put both vehicles over the same road
The comparison holds annual distance constant. EV efficiency determines kilowatt-hours for that distance; gasoline efficiency determines gallons or litres. Each quantity is then multiplied by its own local price.
EV cost = distance × EV energy per distance × electricity pricegas cost = distance ÷ mpg × price per gallonFor L/100 km, fuel volume is distance in hundreds of kilometres multiplied by the efficiency figure. A positive savings result means the gasoline estimate is higher; a negative result means the EV electricity estimate is higher under the entered values.
The approach follows the energy-cost comparison used by the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center.
With your numbers
- EV energy = 12,000 mi × entered efficiency = 3,600 kWh
- EV cost = 3,600 kWh × $0.16 per kWh = $576.00
- Savings = $1,400.00 − $576.00 = $824.00
Quick reference
This compares energy only. Purchase price, maintenance, charging fees, taxes, idling, weather and driving style are outside the calculation.
| Example | Estimated annual savings with the EV |
|---|---|
| 12,000 miles, 30 kWh/100 mi vs 30 mpg | $824.00 |
| 10,000 miles, efficient EV and car | $500.00 |
| 15,000 miles, larger vehicles | $1,281.82 |
| 15,000 km metric comparison | €1,314.00 |
| 20,000 km efficient vehicles | €1,190.00 |
| 8,000 km low annual travel | €800.00 |
Common questions about the EV vs Gas Cost Calculator
- Does this include the cost of buying either vehicle?
- No. It compares electricity with gasoline over the same distance. Purchase price, finance, insurance, maintenance and resale value are separate.
- Can I mix miles and metric efficiency?
- Yes. Distance, EV efficiency and fuel economy are converted independently. Fuel price must still match the selected fuel-economy volume: gallon for mpg or litre for L/100 km.
- Should I use dashboard or rated efficiency?
- Use a measured long-term average when possible. Rated values are useful for comparison, but temperature, speed and accessory use change real consumption.