Fuel and Energy Cost Calculator
Estimate your annual and monthly fuel or energy cost for a gas car or EV. Optionally compare two vehicles.
Estimate only. Estimate only. Not a loan offer, lender quote, dealer quote, lease agreement, retail installment sales contract, DMV estimate, or financial advice. Actual rates, payments, taxes, fees, incentives, residual values, insurance, fuel, and maintenance costs may vary.
Annual cost
$1,500.00
Monthly cost
$125.00
Cost per mile
$0.125
Assumptions usedv2026-05-04
- MPG28
Fuel and Energy Cost Estimate
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Generated: 2026-05-06T01:52:31.420Z · Assumptions version: 2026-05-04
Inputs
- Vehicle type
- Gas
- Annual miles
- 12000
Results
- Annual cost
- $1,500.00
- Monthly cost
- $125.00
Estimate only. Not a loan offer, lender quote, dealer quote, lease agreement, retail installment sales contract, DMV estimate, or financial advice. Actual rates, payments, taxes, fees, incentives, residual values, insurance, fuel, and maintenance costs may vary.
How this is calculated
Gas: annual miles ÷ MPG × price per gallon. EV: annual miles × kWh/mile × price per kWh.
Frequently asked questions
- How is EV cost calculated?
- Annual energy = annual miles × kWh per mile × electricity price per kWh.
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