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Electric vs gas cost comparison

EV vs Gas Calculator

Compare annual fuel costs, maintenance savings, price premium, and break-even timing before choosing an electric or gas vehicle.

Compare EV and gas costs

Estimate fuel savings, maintenance savings, and break-even timing.

Result

EV likely saves

The EV looks cheaper over 8 years under these assumptions.

Annual fuel savings
$1,138
Annual total savings
$1,538
EV price premium
$6,000
8-year savings
$6,306
Break-even
3.9 years
Gas tailpipe CO2
3.8 tons/yr

Annual cost comparison

Gas annual cost$2,614
EV annual cost$1,076
Annual savings$1,538
Add local incentives, charger installation, and insurance quotes before making the final call.

How this calculator works

The calculator compares annual gas cost against annual EV charging cost, adds estimated maintenance savings, and then checks whether those annual savings overcome the EV price premium during the comparison period.

What can change the result?

Local electricity rates, gas prices, charging access, tax incentives, insurance, and resale value can all move the decision. The result is strongest when you use local numbers instead of national averages.