Gas vs Electric Vehicle: All Costs Compared
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EV Maintenance Costs vs Gas
According to the AAA, on average it costs 10.13 cents per mile to maintain a gas car, tires included. [7] As you know, however, costs vary greatly by model and make. It costs roughly 0.06 cents per mile to maintain an EV.

EV maintenance costs vs oil and fluid changes are cheaper, but it's important to have the fluids changed in an EV as well. Some models don't need coolant fluid replacement but they all need brake fluid, transmission fluid and windshield wiper fluid.

Have the fluids checked in an EV in intervals and consult the owners manual about the frequency of these intervals in a calendar year. Or, ask a trusted mechanic who specializes in EVs, preferably by the same manufacturer.

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Oil and filter changes are the most expensive maintenance cost of gas and hybrid vehicles, which EVs do not need. EVs also do not have to have spark plugs replaced.

EV Charging Costs vs Gas
Electricity is cheaper than gas. Charging from home is the cheapest option for EV owners and fast charging is the most expensive and most draining form of fueling an EV, because it degrades the battery more significantly than a regular charge.;

The time of day you charge also affects the total cost of your electricity bill. People with solar panels may benefit the most financially from having an EV.

For the average person who drives approximately 15,000 miles a year and charges from home, avoiding public fast chargers, an EV driver will spend an average of $674 a year versus a gas-car... (continued)

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