EV vs Gas Car Cost Comparison
Enter your actual driving conditions to compare maintenance costs between the two vehicle types
Input tips
- Currency fields add commas while you type.
- Open battery or major-service costs only for long ownership plans.
Vehicle running-cost check based on your inputs
Compare EV and gasoline-car ownership costs on the same timeline
This tool lines up annual mileage, comparison years, energy prices, maintenance, insurance, tax, and parking so you can compare total running costs for an EV and an internal-combustion vehicle. Long-term items such as battery replacement or major engine service can be added only when they matter to your scenario.
What you can check
Total cost comparison
Shows EV and internal-combustion totals side by side for the same ownership period.
Monthly difference
Turns the total gap into an average monthly amount that is easier to feel in a budget.
Line-item breakdown
Separates energy or fuel, maintenance, insurance, tax, parking, and optional long-term costs.
Scenario inputs
Load sample commuting, long-distance, weekend, and economy-car scenarios, then adjust them for your case.
How to use
- Enter driving conditions — Start with annual mileage and the number of years to compare.
- Fill in EV values — Enter efficiency, electricity price, annual maintenance, insurance, tax, and parking.
- Fill in gasoline-car values — Enter fuel economy, fuel price, annual maintenance, insurance, tax, and parking on the same basis.
- Add optional costs — If needed, add battery replacement or major service cost plus its expected interval.
- Read the result — Run the calculation and review total costs, monthly gap, itemized details, and cumulative trend.
Formula and cost items
Annual mileage ÷ EV efficiency (km/kWh) × electricity price.Annual mileage ÷ fuel economy (km/L) × fuel price.Replacement or major-service cost ÷ interval in years.Annual total × comparison years; savings = gasoline total − EV total.Useful when
Estimate recurring ownership costs beyond the sticker price.
See how commuting, long-distance driving, or low-mileage use changes energy and fuel costs.
Add battery or major-service assumptions to test a more conservative ownership scenario.
Before relying on the result
Before relying on the result
- Tax, insurance, electricity, and fuel prices vary by region, vehicle, contract, and date. Check your actual bills and current notices.
- Purchase price, incentives, depreciation, financing, and charging-equipment installation are not included by default. Add them separately if they matter.
- The chart and numbers are input-based estimates for guidance, not financial, tax, or purchase advice.
FAQ
Does this include the purchase price?
No. It focuses on running costs. Compare purchase price, incentives, financing, and resale value separately.
Will the EV always be cheaper?
No. The result changes with mileage, electricity price, fuel price, insurance, taxes, and optional long-term costs.
Do I have to enter battery replacement cost?
You can leave it at zero for short-term or warranty-period comparisons. Add it when testing a long-term conservative case.
Are the sample inputs official current values?
No. Samples only demonstrate the calculation flow. Use your own mileage, insurance, tax notice, and current energy prices for a real comparison.