EV vs Gas Commute Scenario Report
A transparent energy-cost scenario table comparing gasoline and electric commuting from distance, efficiency, local energy prices, and commuting days.
Energy cost is only one ownership component
Purchase price, depreciation, financing, insurance, maintenance, charging equipment, taxes, and incentives are separate.
Use local prices and real efficiency
Weather, speed, driving style, charging losses, and vehicle configuration affect energy use.
Compare the same distance and period
Use one monthly or annual distance for both vehicles and document whether charging losses are included.
How to read the downloadable table
The table is organized around “Daily miles” and “Days/month.” Begin with the row labeled “20,” then read across the full row before comparing it with another case. The cells are designed to preserve context; copying a single number or phrase without its row label can change the meaning.
Use the last row, “30,” as a completeness check rather than as an automatic conclusion. Where the table contains scores, thresholds, examples, or suggested actions, they apply only under the method and limitations stated on this page.
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| Daily miles | Days/month | Gas MPG | Gas $/gal | EV kWh/mile | Electric $/kWh | Gas energy cost | EV energy cost | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 22 | 30 | $3.50 | 0.30 | $0.16 | $51.33 | $21.12 | $30.21 |
| 40 | 22 | 25 | $3.80 | 0.32 | $0.18 | $133.76 | $50.69 | $83.07 |
| 60 | 20 | 35 | $3.20 | 0.28 | $0.14 | $109.71 | $47.04 | $62.67 |
| 15 | 20 | 22 | $4.00 | 0.35 | $0.22 | $54.55 | $23.10 | $31.45 |
| 80 | 18 | 28 | $3.60 | 0.31 | $0.15 | $185.14 | $66.96 | $118.18 |
| 30 | 23 | 40 | $3.90 | 0.26 | $0.20 | $67.27 | $35.88 | $31.39 |
Methodology
Gas cost = monthly miles ÷ MPG × gas price. EV cost = monthly miles × kWh per mile × electricity price. Scenarios are illustrative and rounded.
Limitations
The table excludes charging losses unless entered, time-of-use rates, public charging premiums, ownership costs, incentives, and emissions.
Questions about this report
Does lower energy cost mean the EV is cheaper overall?
No. Total ownership includes many other costs.
Should kWh per mile include charging losses?
For a bill estimate, using wall-to-wheel consumption or adding a loss factor is more realistic.
How often should this resource be reviewed?
Review it whenever a primary reference, rate, standard, browser behavior, tool implementation, or decision context changes. For time-sensitive use, verify the sources on the day of the decision.
May a publisher reuse the dataset?
Publishers may quote or summarize a reasonable portion with clear attribution and a link to the canonical report. Republishing the complete dataset as a substitute for this resource requires permission.