Gas vs EV Cost Calculator

Compare gasoline and charging costs using the way you actually drive and the prices you actually pay.

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Driving and energy inputs

This compares energy only, not purchase price or depreciation.
km
$/L
L/100 km
kWh/100 km
$/kWh
%
$/kWh

ESTIMATED ANNUAL ENERGY DIFFERENCE

$0.00

Enter your driving and energy prices to compare annual cost.

,lower energy cost

Gas vehicle

$0.00 / year

Fuel used0 L
Monthly fuel cost$0.00
Cost per 100 km$0.00
Annual distance0 km

Electric vehicle

$0.00 / year

Energy used0 kWh
Blended electricity price$0.00/kWh
Monthly charging cost$0.00
Cost per 100 km$0.00
Estimated monthly difference$0.00

Energy cost is one part of the gas-versus-EV decision

For a gasoline vehicle, energy cost depends on distance, litres used per 100 kilometres and fuel price. For an EV, it depends on kWh used per 100 kilometres and what you pay for electricity. The public-charging share matters because fast charging can cost much more per kWh than charging at home.

DriveMath calculates a blended electricity rate from the home and public charging prices you enter. It then compares annual and monthly energy spending at the same driving distance.

What the calculator intentionally does not assume

It does not assume that an EV is automatically cheaper overall. Purchase price, insurance, financing, depreciation, incentives, maintenance, winter efficiency and charging installation costs can outweigh or amplify the energy difference. Use the energy result as one line item inside a full ownership comparison.

Cold weather, high speeds, towing, cabin heating and battery conditioning can increase EV consumption. Gasoline economy also changes with temperature and driving style. If you want a conservative comparison, increase both consumption figures and test several energy-price scenarios.

Example18,000 km/year · 8.5 L/100 km · $1.55/L

The gas vehicle would use about 1,530 litres per year. Compare that with an EV using 18 kWh/100 km and your own home/public charging mix.

Questions

Before you use the result

Does this include EV charging losses?

Not separately. If you want to account for charging losses, increase the EV kWh/100 km input by a reasonable amount based on your charging setup.

Why include public charging percentage?

Public charging can be considerably more expensive than residential electricity, so a driver who relies on it frequently may have a very different result.

Can I use miles and MPG?

This calculator is built for kilometres, L/100 km and kWh/100 km. Convert your figures before entering them.

DriveMath provides planning estimates, not financial, tax, legal or vehicle-valuation advice. Verify rates, taxes, fees, values and lender terms before making a transaction.