EV vs Gas · 2026 national rates
Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs BMW 3 Series
The Taycan Turbo S saves $488/yr in fuel compared to the BMW 3 Series at 15,000 miles nationally.
Electric
Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Annual fuel cost$1,237
Cost per mile8.2¢
EPA range234 mi
Efficiency2.6 mi/kWh
ConnectorCCS
Starting MSRP$218,950
Gas
BMW 3 Series
Annual fuel cost$1,725
Cost per mile11.5¢
Fuel economy30 MPG
SegmentSedan
Starting MSRP$44,000
$488
Annual savings
$2,438
5-year savings
4,896 lbs
CO₂ saved / yr
358.9 yrs
Break-even point
Comparison context
One matchup is useful. The wider savings range is better.
The Taycan Turbo S vs BMW 3 Series 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
BMW 3 Series$1,725/yr
Taycan Turbo S$1,237/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
Fine-tune your estimate
Annual miles13,500 mi
Charged at home80%