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Local ratesOwnership costPayback

Field estimate

EV vs gas baseline

US average

Model Y vs RAV4 / 12k mi/yrEVGas

Fuel per year$538$1,360

Maintenance per year$600$1,100

Annual delta

Estimated annual savings

+$1,322

5-year savings

+$6,610

Break-even

~5.6 yrs

Rates: 16¢/kWhGas: $3.40/galInputs shown in full tool

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