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Charging vs gas, per year

The answer swings wildly on your electricity rate, so national averages are close to useless. Use the numbers off your own utility bill.

Miles driven per yearmi

Electric

Electricity rate$Efficiency (mi / kWh)

Gas

Gas price per gallon$Fuel economy (MPG)

Charging, per year—

Gas, per year—

Difference—

Cost per mile—

Home charging only, at a flat rate. Ignores charging losses, public fast-charging prices, time-of-use plans, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation. An estimate, not advice.

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