Electric Car vs Gas Car: What Will You Spend?

See what it costs to charge an electric car at home compared to buying gas. Change any number to match you.

How far do you drive?

Miles per day Miles per year

Gas price per gallon ($)

U.S. average regular, AAA, Nov 12, 2026 ($3.908). Enter your local price.

Your gas car's miles per gallon

Your Electric Car

Small car Average car SUV or truck

Miles per kWh

Your Electric Rate

Your electric rate, cents per kWh

U.S. average residential price: 18.16¢/kWh, EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.3, August 2026 (eia.gov/electricity/monthly). Enter the energy charge from your own bill for a better estimate.

Charging at home overnight on a Level 2 charger is the cheapest and easiest way. Most homes need a dedicated 240V circuit, and some need a panel check first.

Have a licensed electrician install your Level 2 charger

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Estimate only. Real costs vary with your driving, the weather, electric and gas rates, and your car. Public fast charging costs more than charging at home.

Estimate only — not engineering, legal, or code-compliance advice. Same math as the calculator on morningstarelectricllc.com, with your own utility rate. Electrical sizing must be verified with a load calculation per the adopted NEC and the local AHJ. Default prices (EIA/AAA, Nov 2026) change often. Use is subject to the Terms of Use & Disclaimer. — Morningstar Electric LLC