Find out what you really spend on gas each month and year, and how much a more fuel-efficient car would save you.
Divide the miles you drive by your car's mpg to get gallons used, then multiply by the price per gallon. For 12,000 miles at 30 mpg and $3.50 a gallon, that's $1,400 a year.
Most US drivers spend about $100-$250 a month on gas, depending on miles driven, the car's fuel economy and local prices.
Going from 22 mpg to 35 mpg at 12,000 miles a year and $3.50 gas saves about $700 a year, or roughly $3,500 over five years.
Usually yes. Charging at home often costs a third to half as much per mile as gas. Use our EV vs Gas calculator to compare a specific pair.
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