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EV vs gas cost comparison

How much would going electric save you?

Compare the running cost of an electric car against a gas car — fuel plus maintenance — and see the savings per year and over time.

EV vs gas cost

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EVs typically save on maintenance (no oil changes, less brake wear). Set to $0 to compare fuel only.

Estimated savings going electric
$0/ year
5-year total: $0
EVannual fuel costGas
EV energy cost / yr$0
Gas fuel cost / yr$0
Cost per mile — EV vs gas$0 vs $0
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