Calculating The True Cost Of Charging An Electric Car
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 8, 2023
Is the cost of charging an electric car less than the cost of gasoline for a conventional car? Generally yes, but that's beside the point.
EVs still cost much more than gas cars to insure—even hybrids
Green Car Reports
APRIL 27, 2023
Electric vehicles continue to be vastly more expensive to insure than gasoline models, on average—hybrids included. According to Consumer Reports, citing national-average data from The Zebra, an insurance comparison tool, the Chevrolet Bolt EV costs slightly more to insure than the Toyota Prius or Hyundai Ioniq Blue hybrids.
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Filling vs. charging: Gas vehicles cost up to six times more than EVs
Green Car Reports
MARCH 23, 2022
In the United States, electric cars are cheaper to drive per mile the their gasoline counterparts, according to recent analysis from the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA). The advocacy group compared operating costs of EV and gasoline cars, including the average costs of charging and filling up with gasoline.
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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94
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DOE launches “eGallon” to help compare cost of fueling with electricity vs. gasoline
Green Car Congress
JUNE 11, 2013
The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched the “ eGallon ” as a quick and simple way for consumers to compare the costs of fueling electric vehicles vs. driving on gasoline. Today’s national average eGallon price is about $1.14, meaning that a typical electric vehicle could travel as far on $1.14 worth of gasoline.
Consumer Reports: most popular electric vehicles cost less to own than the best-selling gas-powered vehicles in their class
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Owning a plug-in electric vehicle today will save consumers thousands of dollars compared to owning a gas-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis by Consumer Reports comparing electrics to CR’s top-rated vehicles, as well as the best-selling, most efficient, and best-performing gasoline-powered vehicles on the market.
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The National Average Cost of Fuel for an Electric Vehicle is about 60% Less than for a Gasoline Vehicle
EV Obssesion
MAY 17, 2021
Vehicle Technologies Office Transportation Analysis Fact of the Week #1186 Electric vehicles are more efficient than internal combustion vehicles, but fuel cost comparisons can be complicated due to differences in the units of measure. The eGallon represents the cost of driving an electric vehicle (EV) […].
Ampcera announces a low-cost and scalable solid electrolyte technology for solid-state batteries
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2020
Silicon-Valley-based Ampcera announced a low-cost flexible solid electrolyte (SE) membrane technology for solid-state batteries (SSBs). Performance and cost are the bottlenecks in the commercialization of SE technology and SSBs.
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Electric Cars Equal Gasoline Cost Of Just 75 Cents A Gallon
Green Car Reports
JULY 23, 2014
The last time you could buy a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. If you own an electric car today though, the price you''re paying for electricity is equivalent to about 75 cents per gallon. According to a study by the Northeast Group (via Charged EVs), 25 utilities in 14 states currently offer electricity rates.'
Electric Vehicles Have the Lowest Annual Fuel Cost of All Light-Duty Vehicles
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 16, 2022
Estimates of annual fuel costs for model year 2022 light-duty vehicles show that electric vehicles can save consumers thousands of dollars over gasoline or diesel vehicles. According to the data released by the Department of Energy (DOE), All EV models had annual fuel costs less than $1,000.
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What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 31, 2019
This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. Gasoline-powered vehicles. Combustion of a gallon of gasoline (that includes ethanol) releases 120,333 Btu of energy. All-electric vehicles. per 100 kWh. Natural-gas furnaces.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Owning a Car
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 11, 2022
When it comes to buying a car, there is more than meets the eye. In reality, there are a lot of costs that come with owning a car. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you understand all the costs associated with owning a vehicle. Maintenance Costs Associated With Car Ownership.
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Volkswagen presents the ID. GTI Concept show car at IAA
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
GTI Concept show car at the IAA Mobility in Munich to provide insight into how Volkswagen will transport the iconic GTI label into the electric future. The production version of the vehicle based on the modular electric drive (MEB) platform is scheduled to hit the roads in 2027. Volkswagen is presenting the ID. With the ID.
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Nacero awards 20-year wind power purchase agreement to NextEra for natural gas-to-gasoline plant in Texas
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Texas-based Nacero, a company seeking to produce low- and zero-lifecycle carbon footprint gasoline blendstock ( earlier post ) has awarded a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply wind power to Nacero’s planned flagship manufacturing facility in Penwell, Texas.
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Domino’s rolling out nationwide fleet of 800 Chevy Bolt EVs
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Domino’s is rolling out more than 800 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at select stores throughout the U.S., making it the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the country. Domino’s has always been on the cutting edge of pizza delivery and electric delivery cars make sense as vehicle technology continues to evolve.
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Volkswagen Zwickau car factory now producing only electric models
Green Car Congress
JUNE 27, 2020
liter gasoline engine—left the assembly line on Friday at the Zwickau car factory. Going forward, only electric models of Volkswagen and in future also of the sister brands Audi and Seat will be produced in Zwickau. The trend towards electric mobility will continue to pick up speed. Today is a historic day for us.
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7 Ways to Reduce EV Charging Costs
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 29, 2022
Most EV drivers know that during these times of economic crisis, EV running costs are considerably less than those with gas-guzzling internal combustion engines. But did you know, it’s relatively easy to reduce EV charging costs even further? This will undoubtedly cover the costs of any energy used, plus some extra.
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Electric Vehicles Have Lowest Annual Fuel Cost of All Light-Duty Vehicles
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 16, 2022
Estimates of annual fuel costs for model year (MY) 2022 light-duty vehicles show that electric vehicles (EVs) can save consumers thousands of dollars over gasoline or diesel vehicles. All EV models had annual fuel costs less than $1,000.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 review, cheaper California charging, EV flame retardants: Today’s Car News
Baua Electric
MAY 9, 2024
And are EV interiors—and car interiors in general—making us sick? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a follow-up Hyundai Ioniq 6 test drive , Green Car Reports found that this electric sedan goes the distance for a competitive price—with more range in the real world, or by ratings, versus the Tesla Model 3.
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Electrogenic introduces plug-and-play EV conversion kit for the Classic Mini
Green Car Congress
MAY 5, 2023
British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT.
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T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 7, 2021
E-fuels are made by combining green hydrogen with CO 2 to produce liquid fuel that can be similar to gasoline or diesel used in conventional engines (as well as kerosene used in aviation). The emissions were compared to the standard E10 EU gasoline. Even with the use of 100% e-gasoline blends, at least 2.2 aromatics).
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EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest
Baua Electric
JANUARY 14, 2024
EVs could help drive down electricity rates by better-utilizing grid infrastructure, according to three recent studies summarized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), an energy-policy advocacy organization. increase to a 1% decrease in electricity rates over 20 years. That means lower prices per kwh.
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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues
Green Car Congress
JUNE 23, 2023
Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Overall, electrification reduces net external costs to society by 3–11% (5–24¢ per trip), depending on the assumed social cost of carbon. —Mohan et al. Mohan et al.
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Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2018
A team at Arizona State University has analyzed the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for representative electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles—the Nissan Leaf (BEV), Toyota Prius (HEV), and Toyota Corolla (ICEV)—in 14 US cities from 2011 to 2015. —Breetz and Salon. —Breetz and Salon.
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Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 22, 2023
Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages The UK Business Benefits This article may contain affiliate links. One strategy that’s gaining popularity among UK businesses is leasing, particularly when it comes to cars. Tax Benefits Now, let’s delve into the tax benefits of leasing a car for your business.
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Study finds EVs are traveling less than half the US fleet average
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
New data suggests that electric vehicles may not be an easy future substitute for the gasoline-powered fleet, as EVs currently travel less than half as much as the US fleet average. They found that the arrival of an EV in a household increases household electricity consumption by 2.9
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Consortium seeks to show total cost of EVs can be less than combustion engine reference car
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 23, 2013
Michelin and Siemens, in cooperation with research partners at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, are launching a project to demonstrate that the total cost of electric vehicles can be less than that of a conventional combustion-engined car.
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Electric cars are cheapest to drive against gas cars in these states: new report
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 12, 2018
Electric cars still cost significantly more to buy than gasoline-powered vehicles of the same size and capabilities. But cars that plug in are almost always cheaper to run per mile, often by a significant multiple.
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bp and Pure Planet launch new digital carbon-information services for householders and motorists
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2021
In the UK, 100% renewable energy supplier Pure Planet and bp launched a new digital service that allows households and drivers of gasoline, diesel and electric cars to see accurately the financial cost and the emissions of their personal energy use. bp has a minority shareholding in Pure Planet.
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Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2016
UK car buyers are turning away from diesel in favor of gasoline models, according to new research by Whatcar.com. The changing mood among buyers is reflected in the latest What Car? — Steve Huntingford, What Car? Buyers appear not to be overly concerned about environmental factors. UK market share respectively.
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California Governor orders all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California be ZEVS by 2035; medium-and heavy duty trucks by 2045
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Following the order, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) will develop regulations to mandate that 100% of in-state sales of new passenger cars and trucks are zero-emission by 2035—a target which would achieve more than a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and an 80% improvement in NO x emissions from cars statewide.
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Study of 5-year TCO suggests ongoing challenge to unsubsidized BEV cost-competitiveness
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2018
A team at Arizona State University has analyzed the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for representative electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles—the Nissan Leaf (BEV), Toyota Prius (HEV), and Toyota Corolla (ICEV)—in 14 US cities from 2011 to 2015. —Breetz and Salon. —Breetz and Salon.
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Electric-Car Study Controversy, Diesel Ownership Costs, Tesla P85D Drag Race: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Today we''ve got a study that--despite headlines to the contrary--doesn''t say "electric cars aren''t green," a comparison of diesel and gasoline-car ownership costs, and video of a Tesla Model S P85D trouncing a Ferrari in a drag race. All this and more on Green Car Reports. France could have.'
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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 9, 2022
Despite higher upfront costs, eco-friendly vehicles are better for not only the planet, but also your wallet. A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less.
Lyft commits to 100% EVs by 2030
Green Car Congress
JUNE 18, 2020
Ridesharing company Lyft—in collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund—has commited to reach 100% electric vehicles on the Lyft platform by 2030. The shift to 100% EVs for Lyft will mean transitioning all vehicles used on the Lyft platform over the next ten years to all-electric or other zero-emission technologies.
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Why More Americans Are Considering Electric Cars Now Than Ever Before
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2024
Photo credit: husjur02 / Shutterstock.com Recent data collected over a three-year period ending in February 2024 shows a significant increase in consumer searches for electric vehicles (EVs). Influence of Fuel Prices on EV Demand A distinct spike in searches for electric vehicles was noted between February and March 2022.
UC Davis report proposes mileage fee for EVs, maintaining fuel tax for ICEs to support road repairs
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2019
A research report submitted to the California Legislature this week by the University of California, Davis’ Institute of Transportation Studies proposes switching EVs to a mileage-based road-funding fee (road user charge, RUC) while continuing to have gasoline-powered cars pay gasoline taxes.
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GlobalData: COVID-19 puts EV sales and CO2 fleet emission targets at risk
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2020
GlobalData research shows that lower oil prices as a result of the COVID-19 crisis could reduce electric vehicle demand and impair EU efforts to significantly reduce average new vehicle CO 2 emissions in the European car market. However, the amount of time taken to make up that price differential depends on the cost of fuel.
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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil
Green Car Congress
JULY 5, 2023
For example, 15 new electric and flex-fuel vehicle models are being launched by 2025 alone. Before the end of 2023, the company is bringing its first fully electric models to Brazil: the Volkswagen ID.4. 4 are coming to Brazil As a fast-growing car market, South America is of strategic importance to Volkswagen. and the ID.
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Prometheus CEO outlines tech advances that could make CO2-to-fuels renewable gasoline and jet price-competitive with fossil fuels
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 30, 2020
In a commentary in the journal Joule , Rob McGinnis, founder and and CEO of Prometheus , a company that is developing technology to remove carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into fuels, discusses the technology advances that could lead to the potential price-competitiveness of renewable gasoline and jet with fossil fuels.
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Kandi electric car open to US orders August 18, with $20,499 starting price
Green Car Reports
JULY 30, 2020
When will electric vehicles be priced as low as comparable gasoline vehicles—or even lower than them? And while most brands haven’t yet scaled up and cut battery costs to the point where they can reach that affordability point, a Chinese import called Kandi.
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City of Boulder working with Fermata Energy to test V2B technology
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 5, 2020
The City of Boulder is partnering with Fermata Energy to test the ability to reduce the city’s building energy costs with an innovative pilot at the North Boulder Recreation Center. This vehicle-to-building (V2B) technology can provide the city new ways to manage its energy load, and to reduce energy costs.
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Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel
Green Car Congress
MARCH 17, 2020
The Methanol Institute (MI) released two new reports on the use of methanol as a safe, efficient and clean alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses. The results of these tests showed the following: There is no copper corrosion in methanol gasoline blends, just some light tarnish. Octane increases when methanol is added to gasoline.
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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2023
Renault is launching electric retrofit kits in France in partnership with R-FIT. The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale in France in September 2023 while the kit for the Twingo will be made available at a later date. These kits can be installed on the popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo.
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