EV vs Gas Savings for a Short Commuter (8,000 Miles/Year)

Calculate whether an EV pays off for a low-mileage driver doing only 8,000 miles per year.

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Enter miles driven per year, gas car mpg, gas price, ev efficiency, electricity rate, ev price premium over gas car and comparison period in the fields above.
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Read your annual fuel savings (ev vs gas) and the full breakdown beneath it.

Find out if an EV makes financial sense for a short commuter driving under 8,000 miles a year.

Frequently asked questions

Does this include maintenance savings?: No — EVs also save on oil changes, fewer brake jobs (regenerative braking) and simpler drivetrains. Adding estimated maintenance savings would push the break-even even earlier.
What is a typical EV efficiency?: Most modern EVs achieve 3–4 miles per kWh. The EPA label shows the official rating, but real-world efficiency varies with temperature, speed and AC use.