Gas prices are sky-high, second time within the last five years.
Will an electric car actually save you money?
Pick your state, mileage, and driving habits to see estimations of running an EV vs ICE.
The "e-gallon" is the cost of charging an EV to drive the same distance as one gallon of gas. While gas costs $3–5/gallon, the EV equivalent is typically $1–2.
Calculated using Hyundai Kona Electric (27 kWh/100mi) vs Kona gas (3.2 gal/100mi) · EIA electricity rates · AAA gas prices (Apr 7, 2026)
EVs have fewer moving parts — no engine oil, no transmission fluid, no exhaust system. Brakes last longer thanks to regenerative braking.
Costs reflect the vehicles selected in Deep Dive below. Change vehicles there to compare different models.
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Gas prices: AAA state-level averages, updated April 7, 2026. National average: $4.12/gallon.
Electricity rates: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) residential electricity prices by state.
Vehicle efficiency: EPA fuel economy ratings (kWh/100mi for EVs, gal/100mi for gas). EPA range data from manufacturer specs.
E-gallon data: Yale Climate Connections / EIA / FuelEconomy.gov, January 2026. Based on 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2025 Hyundai Kona gas.
Driving habits: Default 55% city / 45% highway (EPA standard). Gas vehicles use ~25% more fuel in city; EVs use ~12% less in city due to regenerative braking. Adjustable via the Driving Habits slider.
Maintenance costs: Based on AAA "Your Driving Costs" and Consumer Reports data. Segment multipliers: Sedan 1.0×, SUV 1.15×, Pickup 1.3×, Luxury 1.45×.
Assumptions: 80% of EV charging at home using residential electricity rates. Fuel and maintenance savings only — does not include vehicle purchase price, insurance, tax credits, or depreciation.