KiloWattCalc

Compare EV vs Gas Vehicle Costs

Using default pricing

Curious how much you could save by switching to an electric vehicle? Select your current gas vehicle and compare it against any EV to see real cost savings, environmental impact, and more.

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Pricing

Gas Price ($/gal)

Electricity ($/kWh)

Compare Over (years)

Efficiency

EV (mi/kWh)

Gas MPG

Annual Miles

Capacity

Battery (kWh)

Tank (gal)

Gas Vehicle

Cost per Mile$0.10

Cost to Fill$44.10

Annual Fuel$1,260.00

Annual Maintenance$1,200.00

Range420 mi

Electric Vehicle

Cost per Mile$0.05

Cost to Charge$12.00

Annual Fuel$548.57

Annual Maintenance$480.00

Range263 mi

MPGe

Miles Per Gallon equivalent - how far the EV travels on energy equivalent to 1 gallon of gas

118.0

Fuel Savings

Percentage saved on fuel costs by choosing EV over gas

56.5%

CO2 Saved/Yr

Tons of CO2 emissions avoided annually by driving electric

3.6t

EV Miles/$Gallon

How far the EV travels for the price of 1 gallon of gas. Gas car goes 30.0 mi.

68.9 mi

Gas Miles/$kWh

How far the gas car travels for the price of 1 kWh. EV goes 3.5 mi.

1.5 mi

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Environmental Impact

5-Year CO2 Saved

17.8

metric tons

Trees Equivalent

58.7

per year

Gas vs EV Cost Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of annual costs

Cumulative Savings Over Time

Projected savings assuming constant fuel prices and usage

5-Year Total Savings

+$7,157.14

Fuel Savings

$3,557.14

Maintenance Savings

$3,600.00

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Data from EPA FuelEconomy.gov - Vehicle specs may vary by configuration

Maintenance: ICE $0.10/mi - EV $0.04/mi