Electric Car vs Gas Savings Calculator
Calculate your total savings from switching to an EV — fuel, maintenance, and long-term projections with fuel price escalation.
Your Current Gas Car
EV You're Considering
Tesla M3: 3.8 | Bolt: 4.1 | Model Y: 3.5
Projection Settings
3%
Historical average: 2-4% per year
Oil changes, filters, brakes, etc. Avg: $1,200/yr
Tires, brakes, cabin filter. Avg: $600/yr
Your Total Savings Breakdown
Annual Gas Car Costs
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Fuel: —
Maintenance: —
Annual EV Costs
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Charging: —
Maintenance: —
Annual Savings Breakdown (Year 1)
Fuel Savings
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Maintenance Savings
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Total Annual Savings
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Monthly savings:
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Multi-Year Savings Projections
Includes 3%/yr fuel price escalation. Gas prices rise; electricity rates are more stable.
| Year | Gas Price | Gas Cost | EV Cost | Annual Savings | Cumulative |
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5-Year Savings
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10-Year Savings
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Per Mile Savings
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Price Data Used
Gas: — per gallon (—)
Electricity: — per kWh (state residential average)
Gas car maintenance: —/yr (oil changes, filters, brakes, transmission service)
EV maintenance: —/yr (tires, brakes, cabin filter — no oil changes, no transmission)