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.
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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 above. Change vehicles there to compare different models.
Set your trip distance to see how many trips each EV can make on a single charge.
Average annual percent savings by driving a Chevrolet Silverado EV compared to a Chevrolet Silverado 4WD
Search any U.S. location to find nearby EV chargers. Powered by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Gasoline prices are sourced from AAA's daily national and state-level average regular gasoline prices. Electricity rates come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) state-level residential electricity prices.
Vehicle efficiency data (kWh/100 miles for EVs and gallons/100 miles for gas vehicles) comes from the EPA's fuel economy ratings. The calculator assumes 80% of EV charging is done at home using residential electricity rates.
Annual costs are calculated by multiplying the cost per mile by the user's selected annual mileage. Savings represent the difference between gas and electric fueling costs only and do not include vehicle purchase price, insurance, or maintenance.