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What does it cost to drive? Compare your options.

Explore the energy cost of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles. Start with one vehicle; compare up to five.

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Vehicles
Select a vehicle, see its energy costs, and optionally compare up to five vehicles
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Vehicle 1
Select any powertrain, then choose a category or an EPA-verified vehicle.
Start by browsing the EPA vehicle database for your exact model, or use a standard vehicle option below.
Browse EPA vehicle database (year, make, model & configuration)
Fuel type is inherited from Step 1. Choose a year and manufacturer; the model list is filtered to verified EPA records for that fuel. You can always edit efficiency manually.
Select a year and manufacturer to browse the full EPA catalog. Manual entry remains available.
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Light Pickup (½-ton)
~17 mpg avg
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Heavy Pickup (¾–1 ton)
~13 mpg avg
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Full-Size SUV
~20 mpg avg
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Midsize SUV / Crossover
~28 mpg avg
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Sedan / Car
~32 mpg avg
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Van / Minivan
~24 mpg avg
If your real-world experience differs from the EPA figure or standard estimate, adjust it here.
mpg
Check your dashboard trip computer, owner's manual, or fueleconomy.gov. For EVs, enter mi/kWh. For gasoline, diesel and conventional hybrids, enter MPG.
EPA range is configuration-specific; not estimated for generic categories.
15,000
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1 of 5 vehicles selected
Your vehicle · energy costs only
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Estimated annual fuel or charging cost
Cost per mile
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Cost per 100 miles
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Monthly cost
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Five-year cost
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Estimates reflect your selected vehicle, annual mileage, and fuel or charging prices. Excludes vehicle purchase, maintenance, and insurance.
How does another fuel compare?

Automatic same-category illustration based on your driving distance and editable assumptions. Not a specific EPA-rated vehicle.

Your vehicle · annual
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Alternative · annual
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Your cost per mile
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Alternative cost per mile
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Illustrative category efficiency, not an EPA rating or verified market average. Energy costs only; excludes purchase and ownership expenses.
⛽ Fuel CostsSet fuel and charging prices; compare energy costs for your vehicles

About Our Data

Live data is used only when a source responds successfully. Otherwise, the calculator shows clearly labeled estimates or previously verified observations. Your own inputs always take priority.

DatasetStatus / reporting dateSource
Home electricityChecking connection…EIA
Gasoline / dieselBuilt-in state estimates; not liveAAA reference
Vehicle efficiencyEPA model lookup available; category presets are illustrativeEPA
IncentivesAFDC live feed not connected; official lookup link availableAFDC
Public charging priceEditable estimate, not a live network quoteIndividual charging networks

The EIA rate is a state residential average, not a utility tariff. Workplace charging can have a different rate. Live gasoline and incentive updates require a configured, licensed source or supported data feed.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), monthly residential averages when available. Check your utility bill for your exact rate.
Checking EIA for the latest published state residential rates…
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State estimate auto-filled (not a live AAA feed). 📍 View county-level prices on AAA →
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Why 95%? Home charging is the primary charging location for many EV drivers; workplace charging can also cover everyday needs. We use 95% at home or work as an editable example, not a measured average for every driver. At the sample rates below, home/work electricity costs about 53% less per kWh than public charging ($0.163 vs. $0.35). Your actual savings depend on your rates and charging access.
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💼 Workplace charging is often the cheapest option. While residential rates in most states run $0.10–$0.22/kWh, businesses typically pay commercial rates of $0.07–$0.12/kWh or less — sometimes half the residential rate or lower. Employers who offer Level 2 chargers at work absorb that lower commercial rate, making workplace charging extremely cost-effective for EV drivers. If your employer offers charging (free or subsidized), your real-world electricity cost per mile is likely far below the home rate shown here.
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DC fast charger avg ≈ $0.30–$0.45/kWh

Uses your entered efficiency, fuel prices, charging mix, and shared annual mileage. Energy costs only; excludes vehicle purchase, maintenance, and incentives.

VehicleFuel / EnergyCost / mileAnnual5 years
Select a vehicle to view its costs.

The automatically suggested alternative fuel remains an illustrative estimate, not an EPA-certified vehicle.

🧰 Vehicle CapabilitiesCompare range, cargo space, seating, towing and payload
Select vehicles above to compare capabilities.
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Road Trip Calculator
Estimate road-trip energy costs using your selected vehicles
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Vehicle A
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Vehicle B
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Uses Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 2 from the Vehicles section above. Add or change vehicles there.
Used for labeling only
$0.35/kWh
Typical public DC fast: $0.30–$0.50 · Electrify America: ~$0.48 · Tesla Supercharger: ~$0.33 · Some destinations: $0.75–$1.00+
Station power limit. Calculator uses min(station, vehicle max DC rate). Common: 50 kW · 150 kW (most EA) · 350 kW (EA ultra-fast, Tesla V3+).
Only applies to battery EVs when EPA range is available. The calculator uses your home charge to cover the first portion of the trip — only what you can't cover is charged at public DC stations en route. Most EV drivers leave at 80% (reduces battery stress) and plan to arrive with 10–15% remaining.
⛽ Vehicle A Cost
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⚡ Vehicle B Cost
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⚡ Charging time (est.)
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⛽ Gas fill-up time
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🏠 Same trip if charged at home
💡 Road trip pro tip: Aim to arrive home with a low battery — your cheapest electricity is at home. Use expensive DC fast chargers only when you need range to make it back, then let your home charger do the heavy lifting overnight. If you have free workplace charging or a free public charger nearby, that changes the math — free beats home every time.
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Your Charging Life
What owning an EV actually looks like day to day
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The biggest shift: you stop going to gas stations. You plug in at home like your phone. Every morning you leave with a "full tank." Most EV owners charge 90–95% of the time at home — public charging is for road trips and opportunistic top-ups.
📍 For Your Daily Drive
🚗 Average daily driving — miles
⚡ Energy needed per day — kWh
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🏠 Level 2 home charger (7.2 kW) — ✅ Overnight
⚡ 20-min DC fast charge on the road — miles added
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Level 1
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miles added per hour
Standard 120V outlet — no installation needed.
Best for: low daily mileage, overnight top-up, apartment with an outlet.
Cost: Free (use your existing outlet)
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Level 2
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miles added per hour
240V home charger — same voltage as your dryer.
Best for: daily home charging, workplace, hotels, shopping.
Cost: $200–600 equipment + $200–800 installation
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DC Fast
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High-voltage DC charging — Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo.
Best for: road trips, 20–30 min stops while you stretch or grab food.
Cost: $0.28–$0.50/kWh typical (varies by network & state)
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Do I need to install a home charger?
Not immediately. Every EV ships with a Level 1 cable for your standard outlet. Most owners upgrade to Level 2 within the first year — it costs $400–1,400 installed and many utilities offer rebates of $100–500. Check AFDC incentive search for your state's programs.
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What if I charge at work?
Workplace Level 2 charging is increasingly common and often free or subsidized. 8 hours at a workplace Level 2 (7.2 kW) can add — miles — more than enough for most commutes. Ask your facilities team about workplace charging and currently available utility or local programs; do not assume a federal credit applies.
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What about apartments and condos?
Trickier, but getting easier. Many states now require landlords to allow EV charger installation. Public Level 2 chargers (at grocery stores, garages, libraries) can fill the gap. DCFC networks are also expanding rapidly — the US added 31,600 charge points in just the past year.
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Does weather affect charging and range?
Yes — cold weather is the biggest variable. Below 20°F, range can drop 20–40%, and charging slows slightly. Above 95°F, there's a smaller impact. Plan for 10–15% less range in typical winter conditions, more in extreme cold. Preconditioning your battery while still plugged in eliminates most of this.
How do I find chargers when I'm out?
Your EV's navigation system has built-in charger maps. Apps like PlugShare, A Better Routeplanner, and AFDC Station Locator show real-time availability and user reviews. Tesla owners use the in-car Supercharger network; non-Tesla EVs use the combined network of Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, Blink, and others.
Can I charge in the rain or snow?
Yes — EV charging connectors are sealed and weatherproof. Charging in rain, snow, or a car wash is completely safe.
Should I charge to 100% every night?
Most manufacturers recommend charging to 80–90% for daily use — it reduces battery wear over time. Save 100% charges for road trips. Your EV's app or in-car settings let you set a charge limit automatically.
What connector does my EV use?
As of 2025, most new US EVs use NACS (North American Charging Standard) — Tesla's connector, now adopted by Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, and others. Older EVs use CCS or CHAdeMO. Adapters are available, and most public DC fast chargers now offer multiple connector types.
What happens if I run out of charge?
Your EV gives you multiple warnings well before empty (typically at 20%, 10%, and 5%). If you do run out, roadside assistance (included with most EVs) can deliver a mobile charge to get you to the nearest station. It's rarer than running out of gas — your car is "fueled" every night at home.
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Available Incentives & Rebates
Explore current state, utility, charging, and fleet programs through AFDC
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Find currently available incentives

Vehicle purchase, charging, utility-rate, and fleet programs vary by location, eligibility, funding, and application dates. Browse the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) for your selected state, then confirm details with the administering agency or utility.

Browse current laws and incentives through AFDC. No tax credit is assumed in the cost calculations. Confirm each program’s status with its administrator.

Checking whether a verified incentives feed is connected…
Selected fuel types: gasoline. AFDC search filters should be verified on the destination site.
🔎 Browse AFDC laws and incentives
AFDC listings are a discovery tool, not proof that applications are currently open or funding remains. Verify program availability and eligibility directly before including an incentive in your financial decisions. Any live listings require a configured verified-data endpoint; otherwise use the official AFDC search link.
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Submit Real-World Data
Voluntarily contribute actual efficiency, mileage, and driving conditions
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Help build a more realistic picture of driving efficiency. Participation is optional, separate from the savings calculator, and never changes the financial result unless you enter your actual efficiency in the calculator above.

Only state, never address or GPS location. Useful for regional weather context.
Pick the range that best describes most of your driving. If your data spans multiple seasons or a full year, choose “Mixed / Year-round.” Objective bands are used so observations from different drivers can be compared.

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Privacy Policy

Effective: October 2026  ·  evsavings.ai

Overview

evsavings.ai is a free EV fuel cost calculator. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

evsavings.ai does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the calculator. All calculations run entirely in your browser — your calculator inputs are not transmitted to our servers. Optional real-world observations are stored in your browser only unless you choose to export them. The website does not currently accept central submissions. Visitor suggestions can be downloaded locally; when the site owner connects a private feedback endpoint, submitted suggestions will be sent to that endpoint for review.

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