EV vs Gas · 2026 national rates
Kia Niro EV vs Ford Explorer
The Niro EV saves $1,275/yr in fuel compared to the Ford Explorer at 15,000 miles nationally.
Electric
Kia Niro EV
Annual fuel cost$975
Cost per mile6.5¢
EPA range253 mi
Efficiency3.3 mi/kWh
ConnectorCCS
Starting MSRP$40,000
Federal tax credit−$7,500
Gas
Ford Explorer
Annual fuel cost$2,250
Cost per mile15.0¢
Fuel economy23 MPG
SegmentSUV
Starting MSRP$36,000
$1,275
Annual savings
$6,375
5-year savings
8,919 lbs
CO₂ saved / yr
Comparison context
One matchup is useful. The wider savings range is better.
The Niro EV vs Ford Explorer estimate is a starting point. Nearby rates, charging mix, and the EV you choose can reshape the annual savings.
EV savings · real examples
EV model
Location
Saves / yr
Model Y LR
Los Angeles, California
$1,847
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EVs have ~20 moving parts vs 2,000+ in a gas engine
vs equivalent gas car · 13,500 mi/yr
live
Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles
Ford Explorer$2,250/yr
Niro EV$975/yr
National avg · 16.5¢/kWh · $3.45/gal · 80% home charging
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United States · 16.2¢/kWh · $3.42/gal
An EV would save you
$716
per year, in United States
$1,539Gas car / yr
$824EV / yr
46%Lower cost
Cost of fuel · 13,500 mi/yr16.2¢/kWh · $3.42/gal
Gas car$1,539/yr
EV$824/yr
Annual savings
$716
Model Y Long Range AWD vs Toyota RAV4
Monthly savings
$60
5-year savings
$3,578
CO₂ saved
5,633 lbs
2.6 metric tons / yr
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Annual miles13,500 mi
Charged at home80%