Ecology

Plug-in Hybrid Economy Calculator

Compare annual fuel cost for a plug-in hybrid vs gas-only.

Daily distance

Electric range

Gas efficiency (L/100km)

Fuel price ($/L)

Electricity price ($/kWh)

Electric efficiency (km/kWh)

Calculated Output

PHEV annual fuel cost 456.25

Gas-only annual cost 1,916.25

Formula: PHEV: EV distance at electric rate, rest at gas rate

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Daily distance = 50

3. Electric range = 50

4. Gas efficiency = 7 L/100km

5. Fuel price = 1.5 $/L

6. Electricity price = 0.15 $/kWh

7. Electric efficiency = 6 km/kWh

9. PHEV annual fuel cost = 456.25

10. Gas-only annual cost = 1,916.25

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The math behind it

Compare the electric vs gas portion of your annual commute using your car's EV range and efficiency.

50 km/day with a 50 km EV range costs about $456/year vs $1916 for gas-only.

Is a PHEV worth it?

If your commute fits inside the EV range, practically every trip can be electric.