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What does an EV really cost to run?
Would an EV save you money? Enter your miles, your electricity rate and how often you use public chargers. You’ll see a year of charging next to a year of gas, with your state’s EIA prices filled in.
- Your numbers, not ours. Every rate and every mile is editable.
- Straight about fast charging. Split your miles between home and public plugs and watch the gap move.
- No sign-up. No account, no ads, no third-party tracking.
Prices checked October 24, 2026.
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- EV vs gas calculator: dollars, miles, mi/kWh and MPG, with presets for 20 states.
- Home vs public charging: what it costs in the U.S.: Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, EVgo and ChargePoint, and where the federal credits stand.
Federal EV tax credit in 2026
The new clean vehicle credit (up to $7,500) and the used clean vehicle credit (up to $4,000) are not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, according to the IRS. State and utility incentives may still apply, so check with your state energy office and your utility.
Compare public charger prices: Prices change, check before you charge. The price shown in the operator’s app or on the charger is the one you pay.