Charging an electric vehicle is cheaper than filling up a gas-powered car, right? While that’s certainly what most people think, an intriguing study has revealed that per 100 miles driven, there are actually plenty of internal combustion-powered vehicles that are cheaper to fill up than charging an EV alternative in the U.S.
An analysis from Anderson Economic Group says that entry-priced cars and crossovers cost on average $9.78 per 100 purposeful miles that they can be driven. These include vehicles like the Nissan Versa, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Subaru Impreza, and Mitsubishi Mirage. By comparison, entry-priced EVs like the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt charged mostly at home provide on average 100 miles of range for every $12.55 spent charging. Entry-priced EVs charged at stations cost $15.97 per 100 miles.
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