EV vs Gas Cost Calculator for Canada

1 You & your driving Province or territorySets electricity, gas, winter and grid defaults · grid: Kilometres driven per yearkmCanadian average is roughly 15,000–16,000 km Years you'll keep the vehicleyears

2 The vehicles

Vehicle type Compare the EV against

EV price (before tax)$ Gas price (before tax)$ EV energy usekWh/100 kmFrom the NRCan label Gas fuel useL/100 kmCombined label rating

EV incentives you qualify for$Programs change often — check yours with the rebate finder

3 Charging & fuel

Home electricity rate¢/kWhAll-in (energy, delivery & tax) — check your bill Gas price$/LRegular, today's pump price Charging done at public fast chargers% Public fast-charging price$/kWhTypical networks charge about $0.30–$0.55

Level 2 home charger, installed$Typically $1,000–$2,500; set to 0 if you have one or will charge on Level 1

4 Fine-tune (optional)

EV maintenance$/yrTires, wipers, cabin filter, brake fluid Gas maintenance$/yrOil changes, filters, brakes, more Winter & real-world energy penalty (EV)%Extra energy over the label in a typical year; set by province. Gas/hybrid gets half. Charging losses%Energy lost between the meter and the battery Gas price change per year% Electricity price change per year% EV resale value at the end% of price Gas resale value at the end% of price Extra insurance for the EV$/yrGet quotes for both — EVs sometimes cost more to insure

The EV saves you

—EV's extra upfront cost paid back by savings

—Lower running costs

Cost per 100 km (year 1)

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Cumulative cost to own

EVGas

Money spent so far: purchase (minus incentives), charger, energy and maintenance. Where the lines cross, the EV's running savings have paid back its higher upfront cost. Resale value isn't shown here, but it is counted in the totals below.

Full breakdown

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Emissions from driving, per year

EV (charging on your grid)

Gas (tailpipe)

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Behind the numbers

How this calculator works

Energy

EV energy = kilometres × the label's kWh/100 km, plus a winter and real-world penalty for your province, plus charging losses. It's priced at a blend of your home rate and public fast-charging, using the share of public charging you set. Gas and hybrid use the label's L/100 km plus half the winter penalty, at today's pump price.

Cost to own

Purchase price minus incentives plus the charger, then energy and maintenance each year, with your chosen yearly price changes. The resale value is subtracted at the end. Taxes on the purchase, financing costs and registration aren't included. They're usually similar for both vehicles, apart from the price gap.

Province defaults

Electricity rates are approximate all-in residential prices for the extra kilowatt-hours an EV adds, based on 2025–26 utility rate schedules and the Canada Energy Regulator's bill comparison. Gas prices are recent regular-grade prices from Natural Resources Canada's city snapshots. Both change, so check your own bill and pump.

Emissions

EV emissions use Environment and Climate Change Canada's 2026 electricity consumption intensity for your province. Gas uses about 2.3 kg CO₂e per litre burned. Both cover driving only. Vehicle manufacturing, which is higher for EVs at first because of the battery, isn't included.

Estimates for education only, not financial advice. Sources: Canada Energy Regulator (2026) · NRCan fuel prices · ECCC emission factors · NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings

Common questions

EV costs in Canada

Why does my province change the answer so much?

Two reasons: price and climate. Cheap hydro power in Quebec, Manitoba and B.C. makes charging very inexpensive, while higher rates in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia narrow the gap. Colder provinces also add more winter energy use.

How much does winter really cost an EV?

In deep cold, range can drop 20–40% on a given day, but averaged over a year the extra energy is smaller. That's why the default penalty is 10–30% depending on where you live. Preconditioning while plugged in and parking in a garage both help.

Should I include a home charger?

Most owners install a Level 2 charger, and it's the biggest convenience upgrade. If you drive under about 50 km a day, a regular outlet (Level 1) can be enough. Set the charger cost to 0 to see that case.

What about incentives?

Federal, provincial and utility programs have changed several times recently, so the calculator starts at $0. Use the rebate finder to see what applies to you, then enter the total.

Is a hybrid a better comparison?