Fascinating cost comparison between how much man has spent charging Tesla compared to what he would have spent on a gas car
- A YouTuber has discovered the monthly cost of charging his Tesla Model 3
- He compared the costs with filling up a gasoline-powered car
- The figures indicate the gulf between EVs and gas cars is closing
Published on Mar 07, 2025 at 7:41 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Mar 07, 2025 at 7:41 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
An American YouTuber has broken down the fascinating cost of owning a Tesla Model 3 compared to having a gasoline-powered car.
YouTuber Frunk to Trunk has calculated the cost of charging his Tesla versus filling up a gas car.
Not forgetting the cost of installing a charging facility at his home.
Much of this was done via the Tesla app, which tracks up to 31 days of incremental charging for whatever EV it is you own.
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The comparison between Tesla and gasoline costs is very interesting
The EV in question is a Model 3.
Via the Tesla app, the YouTuber tracked how much it costs him to charge the car over 31 days.
In total, he spent $98 on charging the car at home over that period.
The Tesla app also worked out how much that would have cost in gasoline by taking an average of regional gas prices.
Frunk to Trunk revealed that the same level of energy in gas would have come to $225 if he had a car such as a Chevrolet Malibu or Nissan Altima.
The home charger costs $420 to install.
However, unlike the electricity, that’s a one-time fee the owner will never have to pay again.
For people who are still on the fence about EVs, this video might have provided some answers.
Many still debate whether EVs are better than gasoline cars
Even with manufacturers gravitating towards EVs, many still debate if they are worth the investment.
Their environmentally friendly benefits when on the road are unquestionable and very important to the future of our planet.
However, some people cite issues away from that as to why they haven’t gone EV.
Electric cars are still costly, for example, even if the gap between them and gasoline cars is reduced.
Charging networks are still not quite what they need to be, but equally, they are getting better.
Then there is the question of whether other fuel sources, such as hydrogen, are better.
Hydrogen, though, throws up new challenges in terms of safe storage.
That said, the arguments against EVs may be rapidly disappearing every year.
Have you got one yet?
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
