AAA: Gas Is $4.14 as Labor Day Heads Toward a Record; Public EV Charging Averages 42¢/kWh
AAA's EV figure blends public Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, and gallon-versus-kWh prices alone do not establish which vehicle costs less per mile.
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EV vs. Gas Cost Calculator
Compare electric-vehicle energy cost with gasoline fuel cost per 100 miles, per year, and over five years.
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Estimated annual EV energy savings
$741.33
- EV cost per 100 miles
- $5.16
- Gas cost per 100 miles
- $11.33
- EV annual energy cost
- $618.67
- Gas annual fuel cost
- $1,360.00
- Five-year energy savings
- $3,706.67
- Break-even electricity rate
- $0.35/kWh
- Break-even gasoline price
- $1.55/gal
Energy only: maintenance, insurance, financing, incentives, registration, and depreciation are not included.
Methodology
How the estimate is calculated
EV cost uses electricity consumption, the entered electricity rate, and charging loss. Gas cost uses the entered MPG and gasoline price.
The comparison intentionally covers energy only. It does not assume maintenance, insurance, depreciation, financing, or incentive savings.
Important assumptions
- Efficiency values should represent comparable driving conditions.
- The five-year figure holds annual miles and energy prices constant.
Common questions
What to know about this estimate
Does this include EV maintenance savings?
No. Maintenance, insurance, registration, depreciation, and financing vary too much to hide inside an energy-cost comparison.
What electricity rate should I enter?
Use the rate applied to EV charging, including applicable per-kWh delivery charges. Do not include unrelated fixed monthly utility charges.
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