Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate the gas cost for a road trip or your annual commute. Compare a gas car, hybrid, and EV side by side.
Trip or annual fuel cost
Annual: gas vs hybrid vs EV
How fuel cost is calculated
Fuel cost equals miles divided by MPG times price per gallon. A 1200 mile trip at 30 MPG and $3.50 per gallon costs $140. Cost per mile: $0.117.
Las Vegas annual commute
The average Las Vegas commuter drives 14000 miles per year. At $3.60 per gallon and 28 MPG that is $1800 per year. A hybrid at 50 MPG costs $1008. A Tesla at 3.5 miles per kWh and Nevada electricity at $0.11 per kWh costs $440 per year.
Gas vs hybrid vs EV
EVs win on fuel cost almost everywhere. A typical EV costs $8000 to $12000 more upfront. At $1000 per year in fuel savings payback takes 8 to 12 years.
How do I convert km/L to MPG?
Multiply km/L by 2.352.
Does speed affect fuel economy?
Yes. Driving 75 mph vs 55 mph reduces economy by 20 to 25 percent.
What MPG does the average US car get?
New cars average 28 to 30 MPG. SUVs: 22 to 25 MPG. Hybrids: 45 to 55 MPG.