Electric Alternative to the Honda Accord
2024 Honda Accord · 33 mpg combined · $29,135 MSRP
What your Honda Accord costs to run
3 EVs that fit
Ranked by total 5-year cost savings vs your Honda Accord.
Chevy Bolt EV
259 mi range · MSRP $26,500
| Cost (5 years) | Chevy Bolt EV | Honda Accord | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,475 | $5,820 | +$3,345 |
| Maintenance | $2,400 | $5,250 | +$2,850 |
| Insurance | $8,250 | $8,500 | +$250 |
| Depreciation | $14,575 | $11,071 | -$3,504 |
| 5-yr running total | $27,700 | $30,641 | +$2,941 |
5-yr running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown separately. 12,000 mi/yr, national avg energy prices.
State incentives may apply. 14+ states offer $2,000–$7,500 for qualifying EVs. Check your state →
Tesla Model 3
272 mi range · MSRP $40,240
| Cost (5 years) | Tesla Model 3 | Honda Accord | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,415 | $5,820 | +$3,405 |
| Maintenance | $2,750 | $5,250 | +$2,500 |
| Insurance | $11,000 | $8,500 | -$2,500 |
| Depreciation | $16,901 | $11,071 | -$5,830 |
| 5-yr running total | $33,066 | $30,641 | -$2,425 |
5-yr running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown separately. 12,000 mi/yr, national avg energy prices.
State incentives may apply. 14+ states offer $2,000–$7,500 for qualifying EVs. Check your state →
Kia EV6
310 mi range · MSRP $42,600
| Cost (5 years) | Kia EV6 | Honda Accord | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,415 | $5,820 | +$3,405 |
| Maintenance | $2,650 | $5,250 | +$2,600 |
| Insurance | $10,250 | $8,500 | -$1,750 |
| Depreciation | $18,744 | $11,071 | -$7,673 |
| 5-yr running total | $34,059 | $30,641 | -$3,418 |
5-yr running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown separately. 12,000 mi/yr, national avg energy prices.
State incentives may apply. 14+ states offer $2,000–$7,500 for qualifying EVs. Check your state →
What actually changes when you switch
You pay less for
- ✓ Fuel — electricity is 3–4× cheaper per mile than gas at current prices
- ✓ Oil changes — EVs don't have them
- ✓ Brake jobs — regenerative braking extends pad life
- ✓ Transmission service — no transmission
You pay more for
- ○ Purchase price — most EVs cost $5K–$15K more upfront
- ○ Insurance — EVs cost 10–25% more to insure on average
- ○ Home charger — Level 2 install runs $800–$1,500
- ○ Tire replacement — heavier EVs can wear tires faster