EV Charging Cost vs Gasoline Calculator
Compare electric driving against a gas vehicle using your own electricity price, gas price, efficiency, and driving distance.
Electric Vehicle
Gas Vehicle
Cost comparison
miles per year
EV cost
$25.00
Gas cost
$64.39
Estimated savings
$39.39
61% difference
Annual EV energy
$600.00
Annual gas
$1,545.45
Annual savings
$945.45
Cost per 100 miles
$5.00
Gas equivalent: $12.88
Electricity price scenarios
| Scenario | Electricity Price | EV Cost/Mile | 500-Mile Cost | Vs Gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low home rate | $0.12/kWh | $0.03 | $16.67 | Save $47.73 |
| Moderate home rate | $0.18/kWh | $0.05 | $25.00 | Save $39.39 |
| High home rate | $0.35/kWh | $0.10 | $48.61 | Save $15.78 |
| Public fast charging | $0.55/kWh | $0.15 | $76.39 | Costs more $11.99 |
What this includes
This calculator compares energy/fuel cost only. It does not include vehicle purchase price, maintenance, registration, insurance, demand charges, idle fees, or taxes that may appear on a utility or charging bill.