EV vs. Gas Calculator
Would an electric car actually save you money — and how much cleaner is it, really? Enter your driving, gas price, MPG, and electricity rate to compare your gas car's annual fuel cost and CO₂ against a typical EV, using your own numbers.
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| EV efficiency | 0.30 kWh/mile (typical midsize EV, ~3.3 mi/kWh) |
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| Gasoline CO₂e | 19.6 lb CO₂ per gallon (EPA) |
| Grid electricity CO₂e | 0.85 lb CO₂ per kWh (EPA eGRID US average — your local grid may be cleaner or dirtier) |
| Not included | Purchase price, insurance, maintenance, and battery manufacturing |
Estimates only. Actual charging cost depends on time-of-use rates, home vs. public charging, and your car's real-world efficiency.