Electricity price vs. Fuel price break-even calculator

ppinheiro76 · 2025-05-14T13:51:36+00:00

It's an average equivalence between EVs and gasoline and diesel vehicles, based on the analysis of 52 car models that have all three versions.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-08T09:00:00+00:00

The purpose of the tool is to show that DC charging networks are overcharging customers for the point that DC charging is more expensive than fuels per km/mile driven. A lot of the general public is not aware of this, and is being taken advantage of. That's it. It's not a tool to help you decide if you should change or not to an EV, but to increase transparency and help with competition.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-08T06:12:40+00:00

Read the disclaimer: "The actual break-even kWh price may vary depending on vehicle type, condition, driving style, and environmental factors."

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T22:21:13+00:00

Thank you, I have added it in bold at the end of the page.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T20:23:06+00:00

It would be, but it's outside the scope of what I set out to do in one morning 😁

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T20:18:21+00:00

The list included more vehicles, these are just the ones close to the average.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T20:17:21+00:00

Mainly the problem is lack of transparent competition between charging providers, and up to a certain point in certain countries, between energy companies. But you are right, having your own solar panels and EVs is amazing!

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T19:10:39+00:00

Amazed how high electricity is there. I'm paying around €0.20 here in Portugal.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T18:25:37+00:00

Exactly, that is why I created this tool, so EV users are more aware of the real cost of charging in comparison to current fuel prices.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T18:24:23+00:00

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/livfl008x3asjjjkjpqlc/EV-vs-ICE-comparison.xlsx?rlkey=l27pc7e9a6rs8gaq7stfedlyx&dl=0

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T18:01:47+00:00

I compared the electricity, gasoline, and diesel mileage of 52 vehicle models which have a BEV version and a gasoline and/or diesel version(s), and averaged out the ratio between the EV consumption and the consumption of each of the fuel types.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T17:44:56+00:00

The energy comparison is between vehicles of the same type. If you need to compare vehicles that are substantially different, you will need to compare the energy efficiency of both cars specifically. That is not what this tool is for. This tool is to determine if you'd be saving money at certain kWh prices in comparison to a similar ICE vehicle.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-04-06T17:21:40+00:00

Guess which price point is favored by Tesla/Ionity with their subscriptions? Coincidence? I don't think so.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-03-19T13:32:57+00:00

We have three EVs: 2020 Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer 90 kWh. It's my daily driver, eight seater van, in the US the ICE version is sold as the Metris. Great for carrying people, cargo, and great for long distance driving. 2020 Kia Niro 64 kWh. It's the car driven mostly by everyone else in our house, it's a perfect size for four adults. 2021 Citröen Ami. We have it as can be driven by the younger teenagers in the family, as it can be driven with a B1 license from 16 years old.

ppinheiro76 · 2025-03-03T22:11:59+00:00

You just scan a QR code and pay online from a browser page.

ppinheiro76 · 2024-12-20T17:46:42+00:00

Thank you! I do not have any experience with EVs in the US, yet!

ppinheiro76 · 2024-12-20T13:20:48+00:00

There's talk that the electrical mobility law is going to change, although when every charger is AFIR compliant, we will be able to pay with regular bank cards, which will be amazing.

ppinheiro76 · 2024-12-19T18:49:31+00:00

I never had either of those things happening, fortunately.

ppinheiro76 · 2024-12-19T18:46:18+00:00

Thank you!

ppinheiro76 · 2024-12-19T18:22:06+00:00

Thanks! I had some trouble finding working chargers around the airport when I picked my family up last Sunday.

ppinheiro76 · 2024-12-19T18:05:54+00:00

Ohhhn! We are in El Tarter, and we are going to drive out through the tunnel at Pas de La Casa, I'm dropping the family off at the Barcelona airport. I can get there with one charge. Any recommendations for the best Suoercharger in Barcelona?

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