1. What is the EV Car Cost Calculator?

The EV Car Cost Calculator estimates the cost per mile of driving an electric vehicle based on your local electricity rate and your vehicle's energy consumption.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Electricity rate — Your local cost per kilowatt-hour ($/kWh)
• Energy consumption — Your vehicle's efficiency in kilowatt-hours per mile (kWh/mile)

Explanation: The calculation multiplies what you pay for electricity by how much electricity your car uses per mile.

3. Importance of Cost Calculation

Details: Understanding your cost per mile helps compare EV operating costs with gasoline vehicles and budget for transportation expenses.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your local electricity rate (check your utility bill) and your vehicle's energy consumption (available in your car's display or manual). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find my electricity rate?
A: Check your utility bill - it's usually listed as "price per kWh" in the electricity charges section.

Q2: How do I find my car's energy consumption?
A: Most EVs display this in the dashboard or infotainment system, typically as kWh/100 miles or kWh/km which you can convert.

Q3: What's a typical energy consumption for EVs?
A: Most modern EVs use between 0.25 to 0.35 kWh per mile, but this varies by vehicle size and driving conditions.

Q4: Does this include charging losses?
A: No, this calculation assumes 100% charging efficiency. Actual costs may be 10-15% higher due to charging losses.

Q5: How does this compare to gasoline costs?
A: To compare, calculate gasoline cost per mile by dividing price per gallon by your car's MPG rating.