Florida man answers if EVs are actually cheaper to fuel with real-world cost breakdown of charging vs filling up gas

A Florida man has settled one of the biggest debates in the car world: whether EVs are really cheaper to run than gas cars.

Armed with a Tesla, a home charger, and a calculator, he compared every cent spent on charging against the cost of a regular fill-up.

One solution certainly seemed to come out on top as noticeably cheaper, but only under certain conditions.

Here’s what he found when he plugged in the numbers.

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Are EVs actually cheaper to charge than filling up with gas?

This TikToker had a vision: to finally put to bed the debate about whether EVs are cheaper than filling up a car with gas.

The content creator decided that he would conduct the test by charging his Tesla from 17 percent to 100 percent at home, costing $26.88, the equivalent of around $32 for a full battery.

That compares to $36 to $46 to fill up a typical gas tank in Florida – even without special rates or discounts, the difference adds up quickly.

On a per-mile basis, EnergySage estimates EV drivers pay between 4 and 13 cents per mile, while gas drivers spend 10 to 27 cents depending on the car and fuel price.

For the average driver, that difference translates into consistent monthly savings.

Electricity prices remain more stable than fuel costs, which means the gap is likely to grow over time.

Overnight or off-peak home charging improves efficiency further and reduces costs, turning daily charging into a simple routine.

The real catch

The numbers vary depending on location and charging habits, and public fast chargers can cost significantly more, often narrowing the savings compared to gas.

Battery size and driving style also play a role because larger batteries require more power to fill, and frequent supercharging increases expenses while reducing battery longevity.

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For drivers with reliable home charging access, the verdict remains clear.

On average, electric vehicles are cheaper to refuel, easier to maintain, and more energy-efficient, provided most charging happens at home instead of on the road.

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