⚡ EV vs. Gas Savings Calculator

See how much you could save driving electric in the Bristol, TN area.

Driving Habits

Miles Driven Per Year

mi/yr

Years to Compare

5 yrs

Your Current Gas Vehicle

Fuel Economy (MPG)

MPG

Gas Price i

$ /gal

Bristol area avg – update anytime

Annual Gas Maintenance i

$ /yr

Electric Vehicle

EV Efficiency

kWh/mi

Avg EV ≈ 0.28–0.35 · Tesla Model 3 ≈ 0.25

Electricity Rate i

$ /kWh

BTES residential rate – update anytime

% of Charging at Home

80%

Public charging may cost more

Public Charging Rate

$ /kWh

DC fast charger avg

Annual EV Maintenance

$ /yr

EVs have fewer moving parts

Federal EV Tax Credit

Up to $7,500 (if eligible)

Annual Cost Breakdown

⛽ Gas Vehicle Annual Cost –

⚡ EV Annual Cost –

Category	Gas Car / yr	EV / yr	You Save
Fuel / Charging	–	–	–
Maintenance	–	–	–
Total	–	–	–

💰 Your Estimated Savings

Per Month

–

fuel + maintenance

Per Year

–

fuel + maintenance

Over 5 Years

–

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.