⚡ EV vs. Gas Savings Calculator
See how much you could save driving electric in the Bristol, TN area.
Driving Habits
mi/yr
Your Current Gas Vehicle
MPG
$
/gal
/gal
Bristol area avg – update anytime
$
/yr
/yr
Electric Vehicle
kWh/mi
Avg EV ≈ 0.28–0.35 · Tesla Model 3 ≈ 0.25
$
/kWh
/kWh
BTES residential rate – update anytime
Public charging may cost more
$
/kWh
/kWh
DC fast charger avg
$
/yr
/yr
EVs have fewer moving parts
$
Up to $7,500 (if eligible)
Annual Cost Breakdown
⛽ Gas Vehicle Annual Cost
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⚡ EV Annual Cost
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| Category | Gas Car / yr | EV / yr | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel / Charging | – | – | – |
| Maintenance | – | – | – |
| Total | – | – | – |
💰 Your Estimated Savings
Per Month
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fuel + maintenance
Per Year
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fuel + maintenance
Over 5 Years
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incl. tax credit
Bristol Area Defaults: Electricity at 11.15¢/kWh (Bristol TN Electric / BTES)
· Gas at $3.66/gal (Kingsport-Bristol area avg, June 2026).
Savings estimates are for fuel and maintenance costs only and do not include the difference in purchase price between vehicles.
· Gas at $3.66/gal (Kingsport-Bristol area avg, June 2026).
Savings estimates are for fuel and maintenance costs only and do not include the difference in purchase price between vehicles.
