Does an electric car save on maintenance costs?

Yes. EVs have no engine oil, spark plugs, timing belts, transmission fluid, or exhaust systems, saving an estimated $400 to $600 per year in routine maintenance.

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Electric Vehicle (EV) vs Gas Fuel & Cost Savings Calculator

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Gas_Cost = (Miles / MPG) * Gas_Price; EV_Cost = (Miles / (Mi/kWh)) * Electric_Rate; Annual_Savings = (Gas_Cost - EV_Cost) + Maint_Delta

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Understanding Your Results

Calculates annual gas cost, annual EV electric charging cost, cents-per-mile comparison, annual net savings including routine maintenance differences, and 5-year cumulative wealth retained.

Practical Guidance & Next Steps

Charging an EV at home ($0.16/kWh) is roughly equivalent to paying $1.25 per gallon of gasoline.

What is this?

An automotive financial modeling utility that calculates fuel and maintenance cost savings from switching to an electric vehicle.

How does it work?

1. Enter your annual driving mileage. 2. Enter gas car MPG and local gas price. 3. Enter EV efficiency (miles/kWh) and electric rate ($/kWh). 4. View annual fuel savings, cost per mile, and 5-year cumulative return.

Why use it?

Reveals the true cash savings of driving an electric vehicle before shopping for cars.

Technical Scope & Calculation Limitations

Models standard home charging and routine maintenance deltas.

Frequently Asked Questions

For most US drivers, electricity costs about 4¢ to 5¢ per mile when charging at home, compared to 12¢ to 16¢ per mile for gasoline (about 60% to 75% cheaper).

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