Most EVs Cost More to Drive Than Their Gas-Powered Rivals: Study

Most electric vehicles cost more to charge than their gasoline-powered counterparts, according to a new study that highlights the need to consider real-world costs before making a buying decision.
Most EVs Cost More to Drive Than Their Gas-Powered Rivals: Study
Electric vehicle parking at a grocery store in Mount Joy, Penn., in February 2023. Beth Brelje/The Epoch Times
Tom Ozimek
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Most electric cars, crossovers, and trucks cost more to drive than their traditional gasoline-powered counterparts, according to a new study that highlights the wisdom of considering the real-world costs of operating a vehicle before making a buying decision.

Acquiring a vehicle is likely to be a person’s biggest purchase after buying a house. With a growing range of electric vehicles now part of the offering, consumers are spoiled for choice—that is until bans on gasoline-powered vehicles start going into effect in some states in coming years.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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