When looking into switching from a gas-guzzling car to an electric alternative, some drivers might be put off by the high upfront costs.
However, TikToker Ray (@teslaxplored) broke down the true cost of driving an EV compared to a gas-powered vehicle — or, as he put it, "the math no one wants to talk about."
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In short, anyone who stops at the sticker price isn't seeing the whole story.
EVs generally have a higher purchase price, but they can save owners a lot of money on gas in the years ahead, especially if they charge at home rather than at public chargers.
For EV owners interested in saving by charging at home, Qmerit is an excellent option to help you get started on the installation of a Level 2 charger.
"Take an SUV for example, a gas SUV," Ray says. "To fill it up, usually people pay around $250 per month just on gas. That's like $15,000 when you push it out to five years. Over five years, $15,000 in gas alone."
Ray goes on, "Now add oil changes, timing belt, maintenance, whatever — all the other stuff — and it costs a lot of money."
Ray explains that he only spends between $40 and $60 a month to charge his Tesla, and his maintenance costs are minimal.
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But the savings go well beyond gas. EVs also require much less maintenance than gas-powered equivalents.
Beyond the massive savings, people who choose to drive an EV instead of a standard car powered by an internal combustion engine also benefit the environment by reducing the release of planet-warming tailpipe pollution that contributes to rising global temperatures.
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One commenter who clearly agrees with Ray about the savings posted, "People who are good at math buy EVs."
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