SHOPSMART AUTOS – CUSTOMER INFORMATION – OCTOBER 3, 2021 (PT.1)
Costs and benefits of electric cars vs. conventional vehicles Regardless of the type of vehicle you are looking to purchase, there are several costs associated with car ownership. Choosing an EV over a conventional, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle can result in significant long-term savings. If you are considering purchasing a new car and are also looking at an electric vehicle as a serious option, it is important to understand where your costs will come from, and how an electric vehicle can lead to different sources of spending and saving when compared to conventional ICEs.Fuel costs for electric cars vs. gas-powered cars An immediately apparent difference between EVs and ICEs is their fuel source, and consequently what you as a consumer use to power your vehicle. ICEs run on gasoline is burned internally to power the car, while EVs run on electricity. Electricity can come from many sources, including from the burning of coal or gas, or from renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower. A 2018 study from the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute found that electric vehicles cost less than half as much to operate as gas-powered cars. The average cost to operate an EV in the United States is $485 per year, while the average for a gasoline-powered vehicle is $1,117. The exact price difference depends on gas and electric rates where you live, plus the type of car you drive. Depending on your vehicle’s fuel efficiency rating, the money you spend to fill up your gas tank will translate to varying travel ranges. “Fuel-efficient” conventional cars are designed to maximize their miles per gallon (mpg) rating, thus costing the least amount of money per mile travelled. A car rated at 30 mpg will cost less money in fuel over time than a car rated at 20 mpg. The cost to run an electric vehicle is slightly more complicated. Although you don’t pay a gas pump-type fee every time you charge your EV battery, the electricity being used to charge your battery counts towards your home electric bill. You can directly compare electricity and gas costs when running an electric car vs. a conventional gas-powered car with the Department of Energy’s eGallon tool. This calculator is updated regularly, and compares the cost of driving a mile on gasoline vs. a mile on electricity, depending on where you live and energy prices at the time. Generally, the cost of electricity is decreasing in price, as renewable power generation costs fall lower and lower with advancements in technology and policy.
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