EV vs. Hybrid vs. Gas 5-Year True Cost & Battery Degradation Modeler
Compare the true 5-year ownership cost between Pure Electric Vehicles (Tesla Model Y), Hybrid Vehicles (Toyota RAV4 Hybrid), and Gas Vehicles. Model home charging ($/kWh) vs. gas ($/gal), winter cold-weather range loss (-30%), higher EV insurance premiums, and 5-year resale depreciation.
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ConfigEV (Tesla Model Y) vs. Hybrid (Toyota RAV4) vs. Gas
While the Pure EV saves $1,977 in fuel costs over the Hybrid, the Hybrid retains 55% resale value compared to ~40% for the EV (due to rapid battery obsolescence fears). Combined with $2,700 lower insurance premiums, the Hybrid beats the EV by $2,650 in 5-year net cash savings!
The EV Depreciation Paradox: Battery Anxiety vs. Hybrid Resale
Read the automotive investigation into why hybrid vehicles are outperforming pure EVs on secondary market value.