Is an electric car worth it for you?

Compare the total cost of ownership of an electric car vs a gasoline car. Free, instant, and unbiased.

Electric car

Vehicle price Energy use (kWh / 100 km) Energy price (per kWh)

Gasoline car

Vehicle price Consumption (L / 100 km) Fuel price (per L)

Usage & taxes

Kilometers per year Years of analysis Annual tax / maintenance EV Annual tax / maintenance gas

Total savings—

Payback—

Break-even—

ROI—

Verdict

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Cumulative cost over time

Yearly difference (gas − electric)

Electric car vs gasoline car: which one is worth it?

The total cost of ownership (TCO) of an electric car includes the purchase price, energy, taxes and maintenance. Although EVs usually cost more upfront, lower energy and maintenance costs typically make them cheaper over time.

How the simulator works

We project annual costs for both vehicles based on your inputs and compute savings, payback, break-even year and ROI so you can make an informed decision.

Keywords we cover

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