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EV vs Hybrid Cost Calculator
A hybrid never needs plugging in; an EV is cheaper per mile if you can charge at home. Put both on your mileage and prices and see which wins where you live.
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Change any value — results update instantlyPreparing the calculator…
$69.19 / month
Cheapest option: Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
| Vehicle | Type | Month | Year | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | Battery electric | $69.19 | $830.30 | $0.069 |
| Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | Hybrid | $119.31 | $1,431.67 | $0.119 |
monthly cost = miles ÷ efficiency × price × (1 + charging loss)
miles = 1,000
home rate = $0.1942/kWh (80% of charging)
public DC rate = $0.4700/kWh (20%)
charging loss = 10%What is included — and what is not
This is a running-cost comparison: energy and fuel only. Purchase price, finance, insurance, maintenance, depreciation, tax and incentives are all excluded, because mixing them into a monthly fuel figure is how comparisons end up misleading.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to run?
Usually the EV, if you charge at home. A hybrid closes the gap if you rely on public fast charging.
Does this include purchase price?
No — running cost only.
Do hybrids need charging?
Conventional hybrids do not plug in; this calculator treats them as petrol-powered.
Can I share this?
Yes, via the page URL.
Is this a quote?
No, an estimate.
Does weather change it?
Yes — use the winter correction for a colder-climate figure.
Other comparisons
Data sources. Vehicle efficiency: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov (2026 model year). Electricity prices: U.S. EIA Form 861M (residential, June 2026). Fuel prices: U.S. EIA weekly retail (week ending 2026-09-07). All figures are estimates, not quotes.