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Electric-vehicle energy cost index — Canada
Updated August 4, 2026 · 6 min read
This index applies the market's reference energy prices to three driving profiles. It isolates energy: vehicle price, financing, insurance, maintenance, taxes and resale still need a separate comparison.
Central result
At 15,000 km per year, the scenario estimates about $380 for electricity versus $1,790 for gasoline, an annual energy-only difference of $1,400 in the EV's favour.
Three driving profiles
Results are rounded planning estimates. Replace prices and consumption with your observations before making a decision.
| Annual distance | Electric | Gasoline | Annual difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 km | $260 | $1,190 | $930 |
| 15,000 km | $380 | $1,790 | $1,400 |
| 25,000 km | $640 | $3,000 | $2,300 |
Published assumptions
| Published assumptions | Planning value |
|---|---|
| Home electricity | $0.16/kWh |
| Gasoline | $1.7/L |
| Electric consumption | 16 kWh/100 km |
| Gasoline consumption | 7 L/100 km |
Calculation method
Electric = distance × electric consumption ÷ 100 × kWh price
Gasoline = distance × fuel consumption ÷ 100 × price per litre
Sources and method
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