⚡ Introducing Our EV vs Gas Savings Calculator (Canada Edition)
One of the biggest questions Canadians ask before going electric is simple:
“Will I actually save money?”
Now you don’t have to guess.
We just launched our ⚡ EV vs Gas Savings Calculator — built specifically for Canadian drivers — to help you compare real-world fuel costs based on your driving habits and local prices.
You can try it here:
👉 https://usedelectriccarscanada.ca/calculators
🚗 Why We Built This
Fuel savings are one of the biggest advantages of EV ownership.
But numbers online are often:
U.S.-based
Unrealistic
Or based on perfect lab conditions
Canada is different.
Gas prices fluctuate wildly.
Electricity rates vary by province.
Winter driving changes efficiency.
So we built a calculator that reflects Canadian averages and real-world ranges — not hype.
If you're still weighing the pros and cons, start with our full ownership breakdown:
👉 Are Used Electric Cars Worth It?
🔢 How the EV vs Gas Calculator Works
The calculator lets you adjust five key variables:
1️⃣ Annual Driving Distance
Default: 20,000 km
Range: 5,000 km – 60,000 km
2️⃣ Gas Price
Default: $1.65/L
Range: $0.80 – $3.00/L
3️⃣ Electricity Price
Default: $0.13/kWh
Range: $0.05 – $0.35/kWh
4️⃣ Gas Car Fuel Consumption
Default: 8.9 L/100km
5️⃣ EV Efficiency
Default: 18 kWh/100km
Then it calculates:
Annual Gas Cost
Annual EV Charging Cost
Annual Savings
5-Year Savings
All instantly.
📊 Example Scenario (Canadian Average Driver)
Using default values:
20,000 km per year
$1.65/L gas
$0.13/kWh electricity
8.9 L/100km gas vehicle
18 kWh/100km EV
The result:
Annual Gas Cost: $2,937
Annual EV Charging Cost: $468
Annual Savings: $2,469
5-Year Savings: $12,345
That’s not small change.
🇨🇦 Why Canadian Drivers See Big Savings
Electricity in Canada is relatively affordable — especially in provinces like:
Quebec
British Columbia
Manitoba
Meanwhile, fuel prices can spike quickly.
Even if you factor in winter efficiency loss (which we break down in detail here:
👉 Winter Range Loss in EVs Explained), EVs often remain significantly cheaper per kilometre.
⚡ Real-World Example Vehicles
Let’s compare typical vehicles Canadians are cross-shopping.
A gas compact SUV might consume:
8–10 L/100km
An EV like the Hyundai Kona Electric or Chevrolet Bolt EV typically averages:
15–18 kWh/100km
That efficiency difference is where savings come from.
And if you charge at home — as explained in our
👉 Home Charging Guide — your cost per kilometre drops even further.
🔋 What the Calculator Does NOT Include
We kept this simple and clean.
It focuses on fuel vs electricity costs only.
It does not include:
Insurance differences
Maintenance savings
Oil changes
Brake wear
Depreciation
(We cover insurance differences here:
👉 Electric Car Insurance in Canada Explained)
The goal: make fuel savings crystal clear first.
🧠 Who Should Use It?
This calculator is especially useful if you:
Drive 15,000+ km per year
Commute daily
Are deciding between gas vs electric
Want realistic 5-year cost insight
Are shopping used EVs in the $20k–$35k range
It’s also helpful if you’re comparing EVs against hybrids.
📈 Why 5-Year Savings Matter
Most Canadians keep vehicles 4–6 years.
Over five years, fuel savings alone can offset:
Higher purchase price
Higher insurance
Financing costs
And that’s before factoring in lower maintenance.
For deeper cost breakdowns, see:
👉 Best Used EVs for Canadian Highway Commuters
⚖️ Final Take
Going electric isn’t just about emissions.
It’s about math.
Our EV vs Gas Savings Calculator gives you:
Clear numbers
Canadian assumptions
Realistic ranges
No hype
Try it yourself and adjust the sliders to match your reality:
👉 https://usedelectriccarscanada.ca/calculators
Because buying electric shouldn’t be a guess — it should be a smart decision.
