California · 30.2¢/kWh · $4.65/gal
EV savings in California
Electricity costs 30.2¢/kWh and gas runs $4.65/gal in California. A Model Y vs RAV4 saves roughly $689/yr at 15,000 miles.
30.2¢/kWh
EV electricity rate
$4.65/gal
Gas price
$1,636
Model Y annual cost
$2,325
RAV4 annual cost
6,258 lbs
CO₂ saved / yr
⚡ Time-of-use rates available in California
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/yrin United States
Gas car$1,539/yr
EV$824/yr
16.2¢/kWh · $3.42/gal
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%
How California compares
| Metric | California | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity rate | 30.2¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Gas price | $4.65/gal | $3.45/gal |
| Annual EV cost (15k mi, 80% home) | $1,636 | $900 |
| Annual gas cost (15k mi, RAV4) | $2,325 | $2,588 |
| Annual savings | $689 | $1,688 |