$36,189 over 5 yr $7,238/yr · depreciation $16,689 · fuel $7,500 · insurance $8,000

What does this cost in your state?

California is the costliest state and Arkansas the cheapest; each square shows that state's midpoint of the estimate.

Source: CalcScrape calculator model scaled by BEA Regional Price Parities · data from 2024

What did the government estimate maintenance and tires cost per mile?

The federal estimate of the cost of owning a car put maintenance at 5.3 cents a mile (about $795 for 15,000 miles) and tires at 1.0 cent in 2015, out of 57.1 cents a mile in all, up from 14.4 cents in 1975 (BTS, national, current dollars).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Statistics Table 3-17, Average Cost of Owning and Operating an Automobile (AAA data) · file downloaded last year in the table: 2015 (published 2016)

What does the government say a mile of driving costs?

The IRS business mileage rate, set from an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating a car, rose from 51 cents a mile in early 2011 to 76 cents from July 2026 (49% higher), so 10,000 miles is $7,600 at the current rate.

Source: Internal Revenue Service: Standard mileage rates (all years table) and 2026 mileage rate announcement · data from 2026

What does my state charge in vehicle license taxes each year?

State governments collected a median of $85.3 per resident in motor vehicle license taxes in 2025, from $248.3 in Iowa to $2.3 in the lowest state, across 50 states.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (motor vehicle license taxes), via FRED; resident population from FRED · data from 2025

How much do people in my state spend on car repair?

Americans spent $261.0 billion on motor vehicle maintenance and repair in 2024, about $768 per resident, ranging across states from $456 to $1,207; in dollars it grew 51.9% from 2019 to 2025 but only 4.0% in volume after prices (BEA, national and state).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Personal Consumption Expenditures by State (SAPCE3 line 70) and national series DVMRRC1A027NBEA and DVMRRX1A020NBEA via FRED · file downloaded 2024 states, 2025 national

What has a year of fuel cost for new cars?

Under EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles a year, the average listed model year 2024 vehicle costs $3,502 a year in fuel against $3,878 for model year 2000, in each year's own fuel prices (fueleconomy.gov).

Average annual fuel cost of new models by model year (EPA assumptions: 15,000 miles a year)
Model yearAverage annual fuel costModels listed
2000$3,878836
2005$4,0121166
2010$3,7471106
2015$3,4771262
2020$3,4731216
2024$3,5021007

Source: U.S. DOE and EPA, fueleconomy.gov vehicles.csv · file downloaded 2026-10

A $30,000 car driven 12,000 miles a year costs $36,189 over 5 years in this calculator, or $7,238 a year. Depreciation is the largest line at $16,689, and keeping the car only 1 year pushes the cost to $8,400.

Your choice of model moves the fuel line the most. Enter your model's EPA mpg before you trust the total.

EPA 5-year fuel savings or extra spend vs the average new vehicle (2025–2027 models)

747 models in EPA's fuel economy data
Median by vehicle class (5-year fuel cost vs average; count = engine/drive versions, so it exceeds the model count)
Pickup truck (326 versions) costs $4,750 more
Small car (596 versions) costs $3,750 more
Minivan / van (26 versions) costs $3,250 more
SUV (1,502 versions) costs $1,500 more
Wagon (52 versions) saves $0
Midsize car (258 versions) saves $750
Large car (201 versions) saves $2,000

Find your car: all 747 models

Model5-year fuel vs averageClass
2025 Lucid Airsaves $8,500Large car
2025 Tesla Model 3saves $8,500Midsize car
2026 Tesla Model Ysaves $8,500SUV
2026 Lucid Airsaves $8,500Large car
2026 Tesla Model 3saves $8,500Midsize car
2027 Lucid Airsaves $8,500Large car
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6saves $8,250Midsize car
2025 Tesla Model Ysaves $8,250SUV
2026 Subaru Solterrasaves $8,250SUV
2026 Toyota bZsaves $8,250SUV
2026 Subaru Unchartedsaves $8,250SUV
2026 Toyota C-HRsaves $8,250SUV
2027 Chevrolet Boltsaves $8,250Wagon
2027 Subaru Solterrasaves $8,250SUV
2027 Subaru Unchartedsaves $8,250SUV
2027 Toyota bZsaves $8,250SUV
2027 Toyota C-HRsaves $8,250SUV
2025 Nissan Leafsaves $8,000Midsize car
2025 Volvo EX30saves $8,000SUV
2025 Fiat 500esaves $8,000Small car
2025 Volkswagen ID.4saves $8,000SUV
2025 Toyota bZ4Xsaves $8,000SUV
2025 Kia EV6saves $8,000SUV
2025 Lexus RZsaves $8,000SUV
2026 Tesla Model Ssaves $8,000Large car
2026 Nissan Leafsaves $8,000Wagon
2026 Fiat 500esaves $8,000Small car
2026 Kia EV6saves $8,000SUV
2026 Lexus RZsaves $8,000SUV
2026 Subaru Trailseekersaves $8,000SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Classsaves $8,000Small car
2027 Audi A6 e-tronsaves $8,000Large car
2027 BMW iX3saves $8,000SUV
2026 Lexus ESsaves $8,000Midsize car
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5saves $8,000SUV
2027 Subaru Trailseekersaves $8,000SUV
2027 Volvo EX60saves $8,000SUV
2027 Tesla Model 3saves $8,000Midsize car
2027 Tesla Model Ysaves $8,000SUV
2025 Audi Q4 e-tronsaves $7,750SUV
2025 Audi Q6 e-tronsaves $7,750SUV
2025 BMW i4saves $7,750Small car
2025 Polestar 2saves $7,750Midsize car
2025 Subaru Solterrasaves $7,750SUV
2025 Tesla Model Ssaves $7,750Large car
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-Esaves $7,750SUV
2025 Honda Prologuesaves $7,750SUV
2025 Lucid Gravitysaves $7,750SUV
2026 Lucid Gravitysaves $7,750SUV
2026 Tesla Model Xsaves $7,750SUV
2026 Cadillac Optiqsaves $7,750SUV
2026 Volkswagen ID.4saves $7,750SUV
2026 Volvo EX30saves $7,750SUV
2026 BMW i4saves $7,750Small car
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-Esaves $7,750SUV
2026 Honda Prologuesaves $7,750SUV
2027 BMW i5saves $7,750Small car
2027 Audi S6 e-tronsaves $7,750Large car
2027 Rivian R2saves $7,750SUV
2027 Cadillac Optiqsaves $7,750SUV
2027 Kia EV3saves $7,750SUV
2027 Lucid Gravitysaves $7,750SUV
2025 Chevrolet Equinoxsaves $7,500SUV
2025 BMW i5saves $7,500Small car
2025 Genesis GV60saves $7,500SUV
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5saves $7,500SUV
2025 Volvo EC40saves $7,500SUV
2025 Volvo EX40saves $7,500SUV
2025 Nissan Ariyasaves $7,500SUV
2025 Tesla Model Xsaves $7,500SUV
2025 Dodge Chargersaves $7,500Large car
2026 Chevrolet Equinoxsaves $7,500SUV
2026 Audi Q4 e-tronsaves $7,500SUV
2026 BMW i5saves $7,500Small car
2026 Genesis GV60saves $7,500SUV
2026 Volvo EX40saves $7,500SUV
2026 Volvo EC40saves $7,500SUV
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5saves $7,500SUV
2026 Nissan Ariyasaves $7,500SUV
2027 Mini Countrymansaves $7,500SUV
2027 Audi Q6 e-tronsaves $7,500SUV
2027 Chevrolet Blazersaves $7,500SUV
2027 Genesis GV60saves $7,500SUV
2025 Mini Countrymansaves $7,250SUV
2025 Audi SQ6 e-tronsaves $7,250SUV
2025 Polestar 3saves $7,250SUV
2025 Audi S e-tronsaves $7,250Small car
2025 Cadillac Lyriqsaves $7,250SUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQBsaves $7,250SUV
2026 Porsche Macansaves $7,250SUV
2026 BMW iXsaves $7,250SUV
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9saves $7,250SUV
2026 Acura ZDXsaves $7,250SUV
2026 Audi S e-tronsaves $7,250Small car
2026 Polestar 3saves $7,250SUV
2026 Volvo EX90saves $7,250SUV
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9saves $7,250SUV
2027 Audi S e-tronsaves $7,250Small car
2027 BMW i7saves $7,250Large car
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 6saves $7,250Midsize car
2027 Volvo EX90saves $7,250SUV
2025 Chevrolet Blazersaves $7,000SUV
2025 BMW i7saves $7,000Large car
2025 Kia EV9saves $7,000SUV
2025 Polestar 4saves $7,000SUV
2025 Porsche Taycansaves $7,000Small car
2025 Audi RS e-tronsaves $7,000Small car
2025 Vinfast VF 6saves $7,000Other
2026 Cadillac Lyriqsaves $7,000SUV
2026 Cadillac Vistiqsaves $7,000SUV
2026 Dodge Chargersaves $7,000Large car
2026 Kia EV9saves $7,000SUV
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQSsaves $7,000Large car
2026 BMW i7saves $7,000Large car
2026 Polestar 4saves $7,000SUV
2026 Audi RS e-tronsaves $7,000Small car
2026 Jeep Wagoneersaves $7,000SUV
2026 Porsche Taycansaves $7,000Midsize car
2027 Audi SQ6 e-tronsaves $7,000SUV
2027 Audi RS e-tronsaves $7,000Small car
2027 Cadillac Lyriqsaves $7,000SUV
2027 Cadillac Vistiqsaves $7,000SUV
2025 BMW iXsaves $6,750SUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQEsaves $6,750Midsize car
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQSsaves $6,750Large car
2025 Rivian R1Tsaves $6,750Pickup truck
2025 Rivian R1Ssaves $6,750SUV
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzzsaves $6,750Minivan / van
2025 Volvo EX90saves $6,750SUV
2025 Cadillac Celestiqsaves $6,750Wagon
2025 Tesla Cybertrucksaves $6,750Pickup truck
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQEsaves $6,750Midsize car
2026 Rivian R1Tsaves $6,750Pickup truck
2026 Rivian R1Ssaves $6,750SUV
2026 Tesla Cybertrucksaves $6,750Pickup truck
2026 Cadillac Celestiqsaves $6,750Wagon
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQEsaves $6,750Midsize car
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQSsaves $6,750SUV
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectresaves $6,750Small car
2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzzsaves $6,750Minivan / van
2025 Audi Q8 e-tronsaves $6,500SUV
2025 Vinfast VF 7saves $6,500Other
2027 Vinfast VF 7saves $6,500SUV
2027 Dodge Chargersaves $6,500Large car
2027 Rivian R1Ssaves $6,500SUV
2027 Rivian R1Tsaves $6,500Pickup truck
2025 Vinfast VF 8saves $6,250Other
2026 Maserati Grecalesaves $6,250SUV
2026 Jeep Reconsaves $6,250SUV
2027 Vinfast VF 8saves $6,250SUV
2025 Rolls-Royce Spectresaves $6,000Small car
2025 Ford F-150 Lightningsaves $6,000Pickup truck
2025 Vinfast VF 9saves $6,000Other
2026 Rolls-Royce Spectresaves $6,000Small car
2027 Vinfast VF 9saves $6,000SUV
2025 Kia Nirosaves $5,500SUV
2025 Toyota Priussaves $5,500Midsize car
2026 Kia Nirosaves $5,500SUV
2025 Audi SQ8 e-tronsaves $5,250SUV
2026 Toyota Priussaves $5,250Midsize car
2027 Toyota Priussaves $5,250Midsize car
2027 Kia Nirosaves $5,000SUV
2025 Toyota Camrysaves $4,500Midsize car
2026 Toyota Camrysaves $4,500Midsize car
2025 Honda Accordsaves $4,250Midsize car
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWDsaves $4,250SUV
2026 Honda Preludesaves $4,250Small car
2027 Honda Preludesaves $4,250Small car
2025 Bugatti Rimac Neverasaves $4,000Small car
2026 Bugatti Rimac Neverasaves $4,000Small car
2025 Lexus UXsaves $3,750Small car
2026 Lexus UXsaves $3,750Small car
2025 GMC Hummer EVsaves $3,500Pickup truck
2026 Toyota RAV4saves $3,500SUV
2025 Toyota Crown Signiasaves $3,000Wagon
2026 Toyota Crown Signiasaves $3,000Wagon
2026 Jeep Cherokeesaves $2,750SUV
2026 Hyundai Tucsonsaves $2,500SUV
2025 Hyundai Tucsonsaves $2,250SUV
2025 Toyota Siennasaves $2,250Minivan / van
2026 Honda CR-Vsaves $2,250Midsize car
2026 Toyota Siennasaves $2,250Minivan / van
2026 Toyota Highlandersaves $2,250SUV
2027 Toyota Corollasaves $2,250Small car
2027 Honda CR-Vsaves $2,250Midsize car
2025 Toyota Corollasaves $2,000Small car
2025 Honda Civicsaves $2,000Midsize car
2025 Hyundai Elantrasaves $2,000Midsize car
2026 Honda Civicsaves $2,000Midsize car
2026 Toyota Corollasaves $2,000Small car
2026 Hyundai Elantrasaves $2,000Midsize car
2025 Volkswagen Jettasaves $1,750Small car
2025 Kia K4saves $1,750Midsize car
2025 Nissan Sentrasaves $1,750Midsize car
2026 Volkswagen Jettasaves $1,750Small car
2026 Nissan Sentrasaves $1,750Midsize car
2027 Volkswagen Jettasaves $1,750Small car
2027 Nissan Sentrasaves $1,750Midsize car
2025 Toyota Corolla Crosssaves $1,250SUV
2026 Toyota Corolla Crosssaves $1,250SUV
2026 Honda Accordsaves $1,250Midsize car
2025 Hyundai Konasaves $1,000SUV
2025 Chevrolet Malibusaves $1,000Midsize car
2025 Nissan Kickssaves $1,000SUV
2025 Nissan Roguesaves $1,000SUV
2025 Hyundai Venuesaves $1,000SUV
2026 Hyundai Venuesaves $1,000SUV
2026 Nissan Roguesaves $1,000SUV
2027 Hyundai Venuesaves $1,000SUV
2025 Buick Envistasaves $750Wagon
2025 Buick Encoresaves $750SUV
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazersaves $750SUV
2025 Toyota Crownsaves $750Midsize car
2025 Kia Soulsaves $750Wagon
2025 Honda CR-Vsaves $750SUV
2025 Mazda 3saves $750Small car
2025 Nissan Altimasaves $750Midsize car
2025 Nissan Versasaves $750Small car
2025 Ford Escapesaves $750SUV
2025 Toyota RAV4saves $750SUV
2026 Toyota Crownsaves $750Midsize car
2026 Buick Envistasaves $750Wagon
2026 Buick Encoresaves $750SUV
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazersaves $750SUV
2026 Ford Escapesaves $750SUV
2026 Nissan Kickssaves $750SUV
2026 Kia K4saves $750Midsize car
2027 Kia K4saves $750Midsize car
2027 Nissan Kickssaves $750SUV
2025 Chevrolet Traxsaves $250Wagon
2025 Kia Seltossaves $250SUV
2025 Volkswagen GLIsaves $250Small car
2025 Hyundai Sonatasaves $250Large car
2025 Subaru Imprezasaves $250Wagon
2025 Subaru Crosstreksaves $250SUV
2026 Volkswagen GLIsaves $250Small car
2026 Hyundai Sonatasaves $250Large car
2026 Chevrolet Traxsaves $250Wagon
2026 Subaru Imprezasaves $250Wagon
2026 Subaru Crosstreksaves $250SUV
2027 Volkswagen GLIsaves $250Small car
2027 Hyundai Sonatasaves $250Large car
2027 Subaru Imprezasaves $250Wagon
2025 Subaru Forestersaves $0SUV
2025 Lexus NXsaves $0SUV
2025 Kia Sportagesaves $0SUV
2025 Mazda CX-50saves $0SUV
2025 Volkswagen Taossaves $0SUV
2025 Volkswagen Tiguansaves $0SUV
2026 Mazda 3saves $0Small car
2026 Hyundai Konasaves $0SUV
2026 Kia Sportagesaves $0SUV
2026 Volkswagen Taossaves $0SUV
2026 Subaru Forestersaves $0SUV
2026 Nissan Altimasaves $0Midsize car
2027 Kia Sportagesaves $0SUV
2027 Kia Seltossaves $0SUV
2027 Volkswagen Taossaves $0SUV
2025 Bentley Continentalcosts $250 moreSmall car
2025 Bentley Flying Spurcosts $250 moreMidsize car
2026 Bentley Continentalcosts $250 moreSmall car
2026 Bentley Flying Spurcosts $250 moreMidsize car
2025 Kia K5costs $500 moreLarge car
2025 Honda HR-Vcosts $500 moreWagon
2025 Jeep Compasscosts $500 moreSUV
2026 Kia K5costs $500 moreLarge car
2026 Honda HR-Vcosts $500 moreWagon
2026 Mitsubishi Outlandercosts $500 moreSUV
2027 Honda HR-Vcosts $500 moreWagon
2027 Chevrolet Equinoxcosts $500 moreSUV
2027 Hyundai Konacosts $500 moreSUV
2027 Kia K5costs $500 moreLarge car
2025 Lamborghini Uruscosts $750 moreSUV
2026 Lamborghini Uruscosts $750 moreSUV
2025 Kia Sorentocosts $1,000 moreSUV
2025 Mini Coopercosts $1,000 moreSmall car
2025 Subaru Legacycosts $1,000 moreMidsize car
2025 Mitsubishi Outlandercosts $1,000 moreSUV
2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosscosts $1,000 moreSUV
2026 Mini Coopercosts $1,000 moreSmall car
2026 Mini Coopercosts $1,000 moreSmall car
2026 Kia Sorentocosts $1,000 moreSUV
2026 Jeep Compasscosts $1,000 moreSUV
2026 Mazda CX-50costs $1,000 moreSUV
2026 Ford Maverickcosts $1,000 morePickup truck
2026 Mazda CX-5costs $1,000 moreSUV
2027 Mitsubishi Outlandercosts $1,000 moreSUV
2027 Volkswagen Tiguancosts $1,000 moreSUV
2027 Subaru Crosstrekcosts $1,000 moreSUV
2027 Mini Coopercosts $1,250 moreSmall car
2025 Subaru Outbackcosts $1,500 moreSUV
2025 Mazda CX-70costs $1,500 moreSUV
2025 Lexus EScosts $1,500 moreMidsize car
2025 Mazda CX-5costs $1,500 moreSUV
2025 Mazda CX-90costs $1,500 moreSUV
2025 GMC Terraincosts $1,500 moreSUV
2025 Lincoln Corsaircosts $1,500 moreSUV
2025 Mazda CX-30costs $1,500 moreSUV
2025 Ford Maverickcosts $1,500 morePickup truck
2025 Toyota Highlandercosts $1,500 moreSUV
2026 GMC Terraincosts $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Volkswagen Tiguancosts $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Buick Envisioncosts $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Kia Seltoscosts $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Chevrolet Blazercosts $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Lincoln Corsaircosts $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Mazda CX-30costs $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Crosscosts $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Mazda CX-90costs $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Audi Q3costs $1,500 moreSUV
2026 Mazda CX-70costs $1,500 moreSUV
2027 GMC Terraincosts $1,500 moreSUV
2027 Kia Sorentocosts $1,500 moreSUV
2025 Mini John Cooper Workscosts $1,750 moreSUV
2025 Acura Integracosts $1,750 moreLarge car
2025 Volvo S60costs $1,750 moreSmall car
2025 BMW 5 Seriescosts $1,750 moreMidsize car
2026 Mini John Cooper Workscosts $1,750 moreSmall car
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Classcosts $1,750 moreSmall car
2026 BMW 5 Seriescosts $1,750 moreMidsize car
2026 Acura Integracosts $1,750 moreLarge car
2027 BMW 5 Seriescosts $1,750 moreMidsize car
2027 BMW 2 Seriescosts $1,750 moreSmall car
2027 Mini John Cooper Workscosts $1,750 moreSmall car
2025 Dodge Hornetcosts $2,000 moreSUV
2025 Buick Envisioncosts $2,000 moreSUV
2025 Hyundai Santa Fecosts $2,000 moreSUV
2025 Lincoln Nautiluscosts $2,000 moreSUV
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonalecosts $2,000 moreSUV
2025 Ford Bronco Sportcosts $2,000 moreSUV
2025 Toyota Grand Highlandercosts $2,000 moreSUV
2026 Hyundai Santa Fecosts $2,000 moreSUV
2026 Lincoln Nautiluscosts $2,000 moreSUV
2026 Subaru Outbackcosts $2,000 moreSUV
2026 Toyota Grand Highlandercosts $2,000 moreSUV
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonalecosts $2,000 moreSUV
2026 Ford Bronco Sportcosts $2,000 moreSUV
2027 Volkswagen Atlascosts $2,000 moreSUV
2027 Hyundai Santa Fecosts $2,000 moreSUV
2027 Hyundai Santa Cruzcosts $2,000 moreSUV
2027 Subaru Outbackcosts $2,000 moreSUV
2027 Audi Q3costs $2,000 moreSUV
2025 BMW 4 Seriescosts $2,250 moreSmall car
2025 BMW 3 Seriescosts $2,250 moreSmall car
2025 Mazda MX-5costs $2,250 moreSmall car
2026 BMW 4 Seriescosts $2,250 moreSmall car
2026 BMW 3 Seriescosts $2,250 moreSmall car
2026 Mazda MX-5costs $2,250 moreSmall car
2027 BMW 4 Seriescosts $2,250 moreSmall car
2025 Nissan Muranocosts $2,500 moreSUV
2026 Nissan Muranocosts $2,500 moreSUV
2027 Nissan Muranocosts $2,500 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Classcosts $2,750 moreWagon
2025 Audi A3costs $2,750 moreSmall car
2026 BMW 2 Seriescosts $2,750 moreSmall car
2026 Volvo S90costs $2,750 moreMidsize car
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Classcosts $2,750 moreWagon
2026 Audi A3costs $2,750 moreSmall car
2027 Audi A3costs $2,750 moreSmall car
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Classcosts $3,250 moreMidsize car
2025 Volvo V60costs $3,250 moreWagon
2025 BMW X3costs $3,250 moreSUV
2025 BMW 2 Seriescosts $3,250 moreSmall car
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Classcosts $3,250 moreMidsize car
2025 BMW 7 Seriescosts $3,250 moreLarge car
2025 Chrysler Pacificacosts $3,250 moreMinivan / van
2025 Chrysler Voyagercosts $3,250 moreMinivan / van
2025 Honda Odysseycosts $3,250 moreMinivan / van
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruzcosts $3,250 moreSUV
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeecosts $3,250 moreSUV
2025 Nissan Pathfindercosts $3,250 moreSUV
2025 Lexus RXcosts $3,250 moreSUV
2025 Toyota 4Runnercosts $3,250 moreSUV
2025 Acura ADXcosts $3,250 moreWagon
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Classcosts $3,250 moreSmall car
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Classcosts $3,250 moreMidsize car
2026 BMW 7 Seriescosts $3,250 moreLarge car
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Classcosts $3,250 moreMidsize car
2026 Chrysler Pacificacosts $3,250 moreMinivan / van
2026 Chrysler Voyagercosts $3,250 moreMinivan / van
2026 Honda Odysseycosts $3,250 moreMinivan / van
2026 Volkswagen Atlascosts $3,250 moreSUV
2026 BMW X1costs $3,250 moreSUV
2026 BMW X3costs $3,250 moreSUV
2026 Mini Countrymancosts $3,250 moreSUV
2026 Acura ADXcosts $3,250 moreWagon
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokeecosts $3,250 moreSUV
2026 Nissan Pathfindercosts $3,250 moreSUV
2026 Toyota 4Runnercosts $3,250 moreSUV
2027 Hyundai Palisadecosts $3,250 moreSUV
2027 Kia Telluridecosts $3,250 moreSUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Classcosts $3,250 moreSmall car
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokeecosts $3,250 moreSUV
2027 Honda Odysseycosts $3,250 moreMinivan / van
2027 BMW X1costs $3,250 moreSUV
2025 Toyota GR Supracosts $3,750 moreSmall car
2025 Audi A4costs $3,750 moreSmall car
2025 Alfa Romeo Giuliacosts $3,750 moreMidsize car
2025 Audi A5costs $3,750 moreMidsize car
2025 Volvo S90costs $3,750 moreMidsize car
2025 Volvo XC40costs $3,750 moreSUV
2025 Volvo XC60costs $3,750 moreSUV
2025 Volvo XC90costs $3,750 moreSUV
2025 Audi S3costs $3,750 moreSmall car
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Classcosts $3,750 moreSmall car
2025 BMW X1costs $3,750 moreSUV
2025 BMW X2costs $3,750 moreSUV
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Classcosts $3,750 moreSmall car
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classcosts $3,750 moreWagon
2026 Volvo V60costs $3,750 moreWagon
2026 Volvo XC40costs $3,750 moreSUV
2026 BMW X2costs $3,750 moreSUV
2026 Volvo XC60costs $3,750 moreSUV
2026 Audi S3costs $3,750 moreSmall car
2026 Alfa Romeo Giuliacosts $3,750 moreMidsize car
2026 Audi A5costs $3,750 moreMidsize car
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Classcosts $3,750 moreSmall car
2027 Audi A5costs $3,750 moreMidsize car
2027 BMW 7 Seriescosts $3,750 moreLarge car
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classcosts $3,750 moreSUV
2027 Volvo XC60costs $3,750 moreSUV
2027 BMW X5costs $3,750 moreSUV
2027 Audi S3costs $3,750 moreSmall car
2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTIcosts $3,750 moreMidsize car
2027 BMW X2costs $3,750 moreSUV
2025 Ram 1500costs $4,000 morePickup truck
2025 Honda Pilotcosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 Kia Carnivalcosts $4,000 moreMinivan / van
2025 Hyundai Palisadecosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 Honda Passportcosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 Buick Enclavecosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 Chevrolet Traversecosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 GMC Acadiacosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 Ford Explorercosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 Volkswagen Atlascosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 Subaru Ascentcosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 Toyota Tacomacosts $4,000 morePickup truck
2026 Kia Carnivalcosts $4,000 moreMinivan / van
2026 Buick Enclavecosts $4,000 moreSUV
2026 Chevrolet Traversecosts $4,000 moreSUV
2026 GMC Acadiacosts $4,000 moreSUV
2026 Hyundai Palisadecosts $4,000 moreSUV
2026 Ford Explorercosts $4,000 moreSUV
2026 Subaru Ascentcosts $4,000 moreSUV
2026 Lotus Emiracosts $4,000 moreSmall car
2026 Toyota Tacomacosts $4,000 morePickup truck
2026 Honda Pilotcosts $4,000 moreSUV
2027 Lotus Emiracosts $4,000 moreSmall car
2027 Kia Carnivalcosts $4,000 moreMinivan / van
2027 Buick Enclavecosts $4,000 moreSUV
2027 Chevrolet Traversecosts $4,000 moreSUV
2027 GMC Acadiacosts $4,000 moreSUV
2027 Subaru Ascentcosts $4,000 moreSUV
2025 BMW Z4costs $4,500 moreSmall car
2025 BMW X5costs $4,500 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Classcosts $4,500 moreSmall car
2025 Audi A6costs $4,500 moreMidsize car
2025 Audi A7costs $4,500 moreMidsize car
2025 Volvo V90costs $4,500 moreMidsize car
2025 Cadillac XT4costs $4,500 moreSUV
2025 Audi Q5costs $4,500 moreSUV
2025 Infiniti QX55costs $4,500 moreSUV
2025 Infiniti QX50costs $4,500 moreSUV
2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTIcosts $4,500 moreSmall car
2026 BMW Z4costs $4,500 moreSmall car
2026 Toyota GR Supracosts $4,500 moreSmall car
2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTIcosts $4,500 moreMidsize car
2026 Volvo V90costs $4,500 moreMidsize car
2026 BMW X5costs $4,500 moreSUV
2026 Lexus RXcosts $4,500 moreSUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Classcosts $4,500 moreMidsize car
2025 Lincoln Aviatorcosts $4,750 moreSUV
2025 Honda Ridgelinecosts $4,750 morePickup truck
2025 Toyota Tundracosts $4,750 morePickup truck
2025 Kia Telluridecosts $4,750 moreSUV
2025 Jeep Wranglercosts $4,750 moreSUV
2025 Jeep Wagoneercosts $4,750 moreSUV
2025 Toyota Sequoiacosts $4,750 moreSUV
2025 Ford Rangercosts $4,750 morePickup truck
2026 Honda Passportcosts $4,750 moreSUV
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruzcosts $4,750 moreSUV
2026 Honda Ridgelinecosts $4,750 morePickup truck
2026 Jeep Wranglercosts $4,750 moreSUV
2026 Lincoln Aviatorcosts $4,750 moreSUV
2026 Ford Rangercosts $4,750 morePickup truck
2027 Chrysler Pacificacosts $4,750 moreMinivan / van
2027 Ford Explorercosts $4,750 moreSUV
2027 Lincoln Aviatorcosts $4,750 moreSUV
2025 BMW 8 Seriescosts $5,000 moreSmall car
2025 Audi S4costs $5,000 moreSmall car
2025 Genesis G80costs $5,000 moreLarge car
2025 Cadillac XT5costs $5,000 moreSUV
2025 Alfa Romeo Stelviocosts $5,000 moreSUV
2025 Maserati Grecalecosts $5,000 moreSUV
2025 Acura TLXcosts $5,000 moreSmall car
2025 Infiniti QX60costs $5,000 moreSUV
2025 BMW XMcosts $5,000 moreSUV
2026 BMW 8 Seriescosts $5,000 moreSmall car
2026 Lexus NXcosts $5,000 moreSUV
2026 Infiniti QX60costs $5,000 moreSUV
2026 Volvo XC90costs $5,000 moreSUV
2026 Cadillac XT5costs $5,000 moreSUV
2026 Alfa Romeo Stelviocosts $5,000 moreSUV
2026 Audi Q5costs $5,000 moreSUV
2027 Infiniti QX60costs $5,000 moreSUV
2026 BMW XMcosts $5,250 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classcosts $5,500 moreWagon
2025 Nissan Frontiercosts $5,500 morePickup truck
2025 Jeep Gladiatorcosts $5,500 morePickup truck
2025 Ford F150costs $5,500 morePickup truck
2025 Lotus Emiracosts $5,500 moreSmall car
2026 Toyota Tundracosts $5,500 morePickup truck
2026 Nissan Frontiercosts $5,500 morePickup truck
2026 Jeep Gladiatorcosts $5,500 morePickup truck
2026 Ford F150costs $5,500 morePickup truck
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneercosts $5,500 moreSUV
2027 Jeep Gladiatorcosts $5,500 morePickup truck
2027 Jeep Wranglercosts $5,500 moreSUV
2027 Nissan Frontiercosts $5,500 morePickup truck
2025 Cadillac CT4costs $5,750 moreSmall car
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Classcosts $5,750 moreSmall car
2025 Cadillac XT6costs $5,750 moreSUV
2025 Audi Q3costs $5,750 moreSUV
2025 Acura RDXcosts $5,750 moreSUV
2025 Lexus TXcosts $5,750 moreSUV
2025 Toyota Land Cruisercosts $5,750 moreSUV
2026 Cadillac CT4costs $5,750 moreSmall car
2026 Genesis G80costs $5,750 moreLarge car
2026 Genesis GV70costs $5,750 moreSUV
2026 Audi A6costs $5,750 moreMidsize car
2026 Acura RDXcosts $5,750 moreSUV
2026 Lexus TXcosts $5,750 moreSUV
2026 Toyota Land Cruisercosts $5,750 moreSUV
2026 Audi S5costs $5,750 moreMidsize car
2026 Audi SQ5costs $5,750 moreSUV
2027 Toyota Land Cruisercosts $5,750 moreSUV
2027 Volvo XC90costs $5,750 moreSUV
2027 Genesis G70costs $5,750 moreSmall car
2027 Audi S5costs $5,750 moreMidsize car
2027 Audi SQ5costs $5,750 moreSUV
2025 Chevrolet Coloradocosts $6,500 morePickup truck
2025 Ford Expeditioncosts $6,500 moreSUV
2025 Ford Broncocosts $6,500 moreSUV
2026 Chevrolet Coloradocosts $6,500 morePickup truck
2026 GMC Canyoncosts $6,500 morePickup truck
2026 Ford Broncocosts $6,500 moreSUV
2026 Ford Expeditioncosts $6,500 moreSUV
2027 Ford Expeditioncosts $6,500 moreSUV
2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneercosts $6,500 moreSUV
2025 Genesis GV70costs $6,750 moreSUV
2025 Audi S5costs $6,750 moreMidsize car
2025 Audi A8costs $6,750 moreLarge car
2025 Audi S6costs $6,750 moreMidsize car
2025 Audi S7costs $6,750 moreMidsize car
2025 Subaru BRZcosts $6,750 moreSmall car
2025 Toyota GR 86costs $6,750 moreSmall car
2025 Lexus RCcosts $6,750 moreSmall car
2025 Lexus IScosts $6,750 moreSmall car
2025 Lexus LScosts $6,750 moreMidsize car
2026 Toyota Sequoiacosts $6,750 moreSUV
2026 Subaru BRZcosts $6,750 moreSmall car
2026 Audi A8costs $6,750 moreLarge car
2026 Lexus IScosts $6,750 moreSmall car
2027 Audi A8costs $6,750 moreLarge car
2027 Genesis GV70costs $6,750 moreSUV
2027 Infiniti QX65costs $6,750 moreSUV
2027 Subaru BRZcosts $6,750 moreSmall car
2027 Toyota GR 86costs $6,750 moreSmall car
2027 Audi RScosts $6,750 moreSmall car
2025 Ferrari 296 GTBcosts $7,250 moreSmall car
2026 Ferrari 296 GTBcosts $7,250 moreSmall car
2025 Jaguar F-Pacecosts $7,500 moreSUV
2025 Land Rover Range Rovercosts $7,500 moreSUV
2025 Cadillac CT5costs $7,500 moreMidsize car
2025 Acura MDXcosts $7,500 moreSUV
2025 Audi SQ5costs $7,500 moreSUV
2025 Porsche Panameracosts $7,500 moreLarge car
2025 Chevrolet Silveradocosts $7,500 morePickup truck
2025 Porsche 718costs $7,500 moreSmall car
2025 Porsche Macancosts $7,500 moreSUV
2025 Maserati Granturismocosts $7,500 moreSmall car
2025 Ford Mustangcosts $7,500 moreSmall car
2025 Subaru WRXcosts $7,500 moreMidsize car
2025 GMC Canyoncosts $7,500 morePickup truck
2025 Lincoln Navigatorcosts $7,500 moreSUV
2026 Jaguar F-Pacecosts $7,500 moreSUV
2026 Land Rover Range Rovercosts $7,500 moreSUV
2026 Cadillac CT5costs $7,500 moreMidsize car
2026 Chevrolet Silveradocosts $7,500 morePickup truck
2026 GMC Sierracosts $7,500 morePickup truck
2026 Acura MDXcosts $7,500 moreSUV
2026 Ford Mustangcosts $7,500 moreSmall car
2026 Maserati Granturismocosts $7,500 moreSmall car
2026 Porsche Panameracosts $7,500 moreLarge car
2026 Lexus LScosts $7,500 moreMidsize car
2026 Subaru WRXcosts $7,500 moreMidsize car
2026 Lincoln Navigatorcosts $7,500 moreSUV
2026 Ferrari 296 Specialecosts $7,500 moreSmall car
2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale Acosts $7,500 moreSmall car
2027 Lincoln Navigatorcosts $7,500 moreSUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Classcosts $7,500 moreSUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Classcosts $7,500 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTcosts $7,750 moreSmall car
2026 Ram 1500costs $8,000 morePickup truck
2025 GMC Sierracosts $8,250 morePickup truck
2025 Ferrari 296 GTScosts $8,250 moreSmall car
2025 Ferrari SF90costs $8,250 moreSmall car
2026 Ferrari 296 GTScosts $8,250 moreSmall car
2025 Genesis G70costs $8,500 moreSmall car
2025 Genesis GV80costs $8,500 moreSUV
2025 Audi Q7costs $8,500 moreSUV
2025 Genesis G90costs $8,500 moreLarge car
2025 Land Rover Discoverycosts $8,500 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Classcosts $8,500 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Classcosts $8,500 moreLarge car
2025 Maserati Grancabriocosts $8,500 moreSmall car
2025 Nissan Zcosts $8,500 moreSmall car
2026 Land Rover Discoverycosts $8,500 moreSUV
2026 Genesis G70costs $8,500 moreSmall car
2026 Genesis G90costs $8,500 moreLarge car
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Classcosts $8,500 moreLarge car
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Classcosts $8,500 moreSUV
2026 Nissan Zcosts $8,500 moreSmall car
2026 Maserati Grancabriocosts $8,500 moreSmall car
2026 Audi Q7costs $8,500 moreSUV
2025 Chevrolet Tahoecosts $8,750 moreSUV
2027 Ram 1500costs $9,000 morePickup truck
2025 BMW Mcosts $9,500 moreSmall car
2025 BMW X6costs $9,500 moreSUV
2025 Audi Q8costs $9,500 moreSUV
2025 Porsche Cayennecosts $9,500 moreSUV
2025 Ferrari Romacosts $9,500 moreSmall car
2025 Porsche 911costs $9,500 moreSmall car
2025 Lexus LXcosts $9,500 moreSUV
2026 Porsche 911costs $9,500 moreSmall car
2026 BMW Mcosts $9,500 moreSmall car
2026 Genesis GV80costs $9,500 moreSUV
2026 BMW X6costs $9,500 moreSUV
2026 Ferrari Romacosts $9,500 moreSmall car
2026 Audi Q8costs $9,500 moreSUV
2026 Lexus LXcosts $9,500 moreSUV
2027 BMW Mcosts $9,500 moreSmall car
2027 BMW X6costs $9,500 moreSUV
2027 BMW X7costs $9,500 moreSUV
2027 Genesis GV80costs $9,500 moreSUV
2027 Nissan Zcosts $9,500 moreSmall car
2027 Audi Q8costs $9,500 moreSUV
2027 Ferrari Amalficosts $9,500 moreSmall car
2025 Chevrolet Suburbancosts $10,000 moreSUV
2025 GMC Yukoncosts $10,000 moreSUV
2026 Chevrolet Tahoecosts $10,000 moreSUV
2026 Chevrolet Suburbancosts $10,000 moreSUV
2026 GMC Yukoncosts $10,000 moreSUV
2027 Chevrolet Tahoecosts $10,000 moreSUV
2027 Chevrolet Suburbancosts $10,000 moreSUV
2027 GMC Yukoncosts $10,000 moreSUV
2025 Dodge Durangocosts $10,250 moreSUV
2027 Dodge Durangocosts $10,250 moreSUV
2025 BMW X7costs $10,750 moreSUV
2025 Aston Martin Vantagecosts $10,750 moreSmall car
2025 Audi S8costs $10,750 moreLarge car
2025 Land Rover Defendercosts $10,750 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Classcosts $10,750 moreSUV
2025 Maserati MC20costs $10,750 moreSmall car
2025 Lexus LCcosts $10,750 moreSmall car
2025 Maserati GT2 Stradalecosts $10,750 moreSmall car
2026 Lexus LCcosts $10,750 moreSmall car
2026 BMW X7costs $10,750 moreSUV
2026 Land Rover Defendercosts $10,750 moreSUV
2026 Porsche Cayennecosts $10,750 moreSUV
2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Classcosts $10,750 moreSUV
2026 Aston Martin Vantagecosts $10,750 moreSmall car
2026 Audi S8costs $10,750 moreLarge car
2026 Maserati Mcpuracosts $10,750 moreSmall car
2026 Maserati GT2 Stradalecosts $10,750 moreSmall car
2027 Audi S8costs $10,750 moreLarge car
2027 Genesis G80costs $10,750 moreLarge car
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Classcosts $10,750 moreLarge car
2027 Land Rover Range Rovercosts $10,750 moreSUV
2026 Aston Martin Valhallacosts $11,250 moreSmall car
2026 Dodge Durangocosts $11,500 moreSUV
2025 Audi SQ7costs $12,000 moreSUV
2025 Aston Martin DB12 V8costs $12,000 moreSmall car
2025 Aston Martin DBX 707costs $12,000 moreSUV
2025 Audi RScosts $12,000 moreMidsize car
2025 BMW X4costs $12,000 moreSUV
2025 Audi SQ8costs $12,000 moreSUV
2025 Infiniti QX80costs $12,000 moreSUV
2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneercosts $12,000 moreSUV
2025 Nissan Armadacosts $12,000 moreSUV
2025 Lexus GXcosts $12,000 moreSUV
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTcosts $12,000 moreSmall car
2026 Infiniti QX80costs $12,000 moreSUV
2026 Nissan Armadacosts $12,000 moreSUV
2026 Aston Martin DB12 V8costs $12,000 moreSmall car
2026 Aston Martin DBX 707costs $12,000 moreSUV
2026 Ferrari F80costs $12,000 moreSmall car
2026 Lexus GXcosts $12,000 moreSUV
2027 Infiniti QX80costs $12,000 moreSUV
2026 Aston Martin DB12 Scosts $12,000 moreSmall car
2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8costs $12,000 moreSmall car
2027 Aston Martin DB12 Scosts $12,000 moreSmall car
2027 Land Rover Defendercosts $12,000 moreSUV
2025 Audi RS Q8costs $13,500 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Classcosts $13,500 moreSmall car
2025 Bentley Bentaygacosts $13,500 moreSUV
2025 Cadillac Escaladecosts $13,500 moreSUV
2025 Aston Martin Vanquishcosts $13,500 moreSmall car
2026 Aston Martin Vanquishcosts $13,500 moreSmall car
2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Classcosts $13,500 moreSmall car
2026 Audi RScosts $13,500 moreMidsize car
2026 Audi SQ7costs $13,500 moreSUV
2026 Bentley Bentaygacosts $13,500 moreSUV
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Classcosts $13,500 moreSUV
2026 Aston Martin DBX 727costs $13,500 moreSUV
2026 Audi SQ8costs $13,500 moreSUV
2026 Audi RS Q8costs $13,500 moreSUV
2026 Cadillac Escaladecosts $13,500 moreSUV
2027 Aston Martin Vanquishcosts $13,500 moreSmall car
2027 Audi SQ8costs $13,500 moreSUV
2027 Bentley Bentaygacosts $13,500 moreSUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTcosts $13,500 moreSmall car
2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Classcosts $13,500 moreSmall car
2027 Audi RS Q8costs $13,500 moreSUV
2027 Cadillac Escaladecosts $13,500 moreSUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Classcosts $15,000 moreSUV
2027 Chevrolet Corvettecosts $15,000 moreSmall car
2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Classcosts $15,000 moreSUV
2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinancosts $17,000 moreSUV
2025 Chevrolet Corvettecosts $17,000 moreSmall car
2025 INEOS Automotive Grenadiercosts $17,000 moreSUV
2025 Ferrari F167 ABAcosts $17,000 moreSmall car
2025 Rolls-Royce Phantomcosts $17,000 moreLarge car
2025 Rolls-Royce Ghostcosts $17,000 moreLarge car
2026 Chevrolet Corvettecosts $17,000 moreSmall car
2026 Rolls-Royce Phantomcosts $17,000 moreLarge car
2026 Rolls-Royce Ghostcosts $17,000 moreLarge car
2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinancosts $17,000 moreSUV
2026 Ferrari 12Cilindricosts $17,000 moreSmall car
2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3costs $19,250 moreSmall car
2027 Rolls-Royce Phantomcosts $19,250 moreLarge car
2027 Rolls-Royce Ghostcosts $19,250 moreLarge car
2027 Rolls-Royce Cullinancosts $19,250 moreSUV
2025 Lamborghini Revueltocosts $21,750 moreSmall car
2025 Ferrari Purosanguecosts $21,750 moreSUV
2026 Ferrari Purosanguecosts $21,750 moreSmall car
2025 Bugatti Mistralcosts $32,750 moreSmall car

Cheapest vs priciest model in each class (our calculation from EPA ratings)

ClassBest in classWorst in class
Small car
154 models · gap $40,750 over 5 years
2025 Fiat 500e
saves $8,000
2025 Bugatti Mistral
costs $32,750 more
SUV
390 models · gap $30,250 over 5 years
2026 Tesla Model Y
saves $8,500
2025 Ferrari Purosangue
costs $21,750 more
Large car
48 models · gap $27,750 over 5 years
2025 Lucid Air
saves $8,500
2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
costs $19,250 more
Midsize car
75 models · gap $22,000 over 5 years
2025 Tesla Model 3
saves $8,500
2026 Audi RS
costs $13,500 more
Pickup truck
36 models · gap $15,750 over 5 years
2025 Rivian R1T
saves $6,750
2027 Ram 1500
costs $9,000 more
Wagon
25 models · gap $13,750 over 5 years
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
saves $8,250
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
costs $5,500 more
Minivan / van
15 models · gap $11,500 over 5 years
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
saves $6,750
2027 Chrysler Pacifica
costs $4,750 more
Other
4 models · gap $1,000 over 5 years
2025 Vinfast VF 6
saves $7,000
2025 Vinfast VF 9
saves $6,000

EPA’s figure is already a 5-year fuel cost vs the average new car; per-year gap = 5-year gap ÷ 5. Median = middle value of the 747 models listed here.

Electric vs gas: median yearly energy cost by class (our calculation from EPA ratings)

ClassGas vs EV, per yearEV saves
Wagon$2,400 vs $700$1,700
Midsize car$2,750 vs $800$1,950
Minivan / van$2,950 vs $900$2,050
SUV$3,100 vs $800$2,300
Large car$3,300 vs $800$2,500
Small car$3,450 vs $850$2,600
Pickup truck$3,600 vs $1,000$2,600

Source: EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov (full vehicle file) vehicle data, 2025–2027 model years, EPA's own test ratings and price assumptions (15,000 miles a year). Your cost depends on your driving and local prices; the calculator above uses your inputs.

Pickup trucks carry the heaviest fuel line in total cost of ownership: a $4,750 median extra spend, EPA rates

EPA rates 326 pickup trucks, and their median costs $4,750 more in fuel over 5 years than the average new vehicle. That is the worst median of any class.

If you are pricing a pickup, change this calculator's MPG field to your truck's rating.

Large cars have the widest fuel swing in total cost of ownership, from $19,250 extra to $9,000 saved

The median large car saves $2,000 over 5 years, the best median of any class in EPA's ratings.

EVs take all 20 top spots for fuel savings in total cost of ownership, led by Lucid Air and Tesla at $8,500

The Lucid Air, Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y each save $8,500 over 5 years in EPA's ratings. The Hyundai Ioniq 6, Toyota bZ, Subaru Solterra and 2027 Chevrolet BOLT each save $8,250.

The cheapest EVs on the list score close to the top. The 2025 Fiat 500e and Nissan LEAF save $8,000, only $500 less than the Lucid Air. If fuel is the part of ownership cost you want to cut, a small EV gets most of the savings.

Total cost of ownership per year drops from $8,400 to $7,238 when this calculator's $30,000 car is kept 5 years

At the default inputs, owning the car for 1 year costs $8,400, and $4,500 of that is depreciation.

Fuel and insurance stay flat each year ($1,500 and $1,600).

Frequently asked questions

Does a Tesla Model Y save more on fuel than a Toyota bZ?

Only slightly. EPA rates the 2026 Tesla Model Y at $8,500 saved over 5 years compared with the average new vehicle. The 2026 and 2027 Toyota bZ saves $8,250.

Is a pickup truck's fuel cost always worse than an SUV's?

Not always, but usually. The median pickup costs $4,750 extra over 5 years in EPA's ratings, while the median SUV costs $1,500 extra.

Sources

Data shown on this page

Terms: US government data, public domain.

Modeled: our estimate, not a quote. Observed: records as filed; owner reports are unverified and are not failure rates. Derived: computed from the records; an association, not a cause.

What is our own estimate

The price range comes from our calculator's formula. Its parts prices, labor hours per job and shop-rate tiers are CalcScrape estimates, not a published price dataset. Methodology