Electric Car Running Cost Calculator

EPA rates electric pickups at a median of $1,000 a year to charge across 90 ratings, and no pickup in the data costs less than $850.

Range doesn't explain the gap. EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado at 408 miles of range and $1,100 a year, while the 2025 GMC Hummer EV gets less range (289 miles) and costs $1,450. If you're shopping for a truck, the Hummer's charging bill comes from its energy use, not from its range.

That's the widest spread of any class. The median is $800, the same as for large and midsize cars.

At the low end, the 2026 Tesla Model Y uses 25.6907 kWh per 100 miles. At the high end, the 2025 and 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class use 54 kWh per 100 miles and cost $1,200. Buying an electric SUV doesn't guarantee a low charging bill. Check the specific model's rating.

EPA rates the 2026 Tesla Model Y at $600 a year, compared with $650 for the 2025. The 2026 GMC Sierra is rated at $1,150, down from $1,200 for the 2025. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class drops from $1,200 for the 2026 to $1,100 for the 2027.

If you're choosing between two model years of the same EV, compare their EPA ratings, because the newer one may cost less to run each year.

EPA's median for small cars is $850 a year across 105 ratings, which is higher than the $800 median for SUVs. A smaller car doesn't automatically mean a smaller charging bill.

Enter your own electricity rate and annual miles to get your real cost.