EV vs Gas Car Cost Calculator
See how much you could save by switching to an electric vehicle. Enter your current driving habits below.
1Your Current Driving
Average American: ~1,100 miles/month
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Current IL average: ~$3.30-3.80/gallon
Sedan: ~30 MPG • SUV: ~25 MPG • Truck: ~20 MPG
Efficiency varies by vehicle and driving style
2Cost Comparison
Based on 12,000 miles/year • EV uses ~3,429 kWh/year
⛽ Gas Car
Your current vehicleFuel/Energy$1,500/yr
Maintenance$500/yr
Total Annual$2,000
Cost per mile$0.17/mi
5-year cost$10,000
⚡ EV + Fast Charging
40-60¢/kWhFuel/Energy$1,714/yr
Maintenance$150/yr
Total Annual$1,864
Cost per mile$0.16/mi
vs Gas CarSave $136/yr
🏠 EV + Home Charging
12¢/kWhFuel/Energy$411/yr
Maintenance$150/yr
Total Annual$561
Cost per mile$0.05/mi
vs Gas CarSave $1,439/yr
🌙 EV + Off-PeakBEST
3¢/kWhFuel/Energy$103/yr
Maintenance$150/yr
Total Annual$253
Cost per mile$0.02/mi
vs Gas CarSave $1,747/yr
3Annual Cost at a Glance
⛽ Gas Car
$2,000
⚡ Fast Charging
$1,864
🏠 Home Charging
$561
🌙 Off-Peak
$253
Baseline (Gas)
Best savings (87% less)
4Your Potential Savings
With EV + Off-Peak Home Charging
$1,747
saved per year
$146
Monthly
$8,736
5-Year
87%
Reduction
📋 See Maintenance Breakdown (ICE vs EV)
⛽ Gas Car ($500/yr)
Oil changes (3x/year)$225
Air filter$40
Spark plugs$50
Transmission fluid$50
Brake pads & rotors$100
Fuel system$35
⚡ Electric Vehicle ($150/yr)
Cabin air filter$40
Brake fluid$25
Tire rotation$50
Coolant check$35
Oil changes$0
Spark plugs, transmission$0
Note: EVs have no oil, spark plugs, or transmission. Brake pads last longer due to regenerative braking.
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