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Gas vs Hybrid vs Electric Cost Calculator

Compare gasoline, hybrid, and electric driving energy costs, with optional ownership adjustments kept separate from energy-only mode.

Cheapest energy option

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Driving cost comparison

Cheapest option: Electric. Electricity rate used: U.S. average estimate ($0.17 per kWh).

Gas vehicle

Selected period
$180.00
Cost per mile
$0.15
5-year energy cost
$10,800.00

Hybrid

Selected period
$100.00
Cost per mile
$0.08
5-year energy cost
$6,000.00
Savings vs gas
$80.00

Electric

Selected period
$60.00
Cost per mile
$0.05
5-year energy cost
$3,600.00
Savings vs gas
$120.00
Savings vs hybrid
$40.00

Annual savings versus gas: $1,440.00. This compares fuel/energy cost only. It does not include purchase price, insurance, maintenance, repairs, depreciation, charging equipment, tax credits, or incentives.

How this combo works

Compares gas, hybrid, and EV energy costs first, then shows optional ownership adjustments separately.

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Stress test
Compare gas price increases, electricity increases, higher mileage, and full-ownership caveats.

What this means

This combo page keeps the math quick by combining a few common parts of the decision. For a higher-stakes choice, use the linked calculators below and then move into a full SumPilot decision tool.

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