EV vs Petrol Model Comparisons
29 head-to-head comparisons across the US, UK, Germany, Netherlands, and Norway. Each page calculates break-even year, annual savings, and 5-year total cost using local energy prices and incentives.
🇺🇸 United States comparisons
10 comparisonsEPA efficiency figures. 12,000 miles/year, 80% home charging. Federal tax credit applied on EV side where eligible.
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Equinox
Chevrolet Equinox EV vs gas Equinox: same model, two powertrains, full TCO comparison.
🇺🇸 EV vs ICEFord F-150 Lightning vs F-150
Ford F-150 Lightning vs gas F-150: net price after credit, kWh vs gallons, towing-adjusted operating cost.
🇺🇸 EV vs ICEHonda Prologue vs Pilot
Honda Prologue vs Honda Pilot: incentives, operating cost, break-even.
🇺🇸 EV vs ICEHyundai IONIQ 5 vs Highlander
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Toyota Highlander: incentive stack, electricity vs gas, break-even year.
🇺🇸 EV vs ICEKia EV6 vs Tucson
Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Tucson side-by-side cost comparison with federal credit.
🇺🇸 EV vs ICENissan Ariya vs Rogue
Nissan Ariya EV vs gas Rogue: in-family comparison with full incentive stack.
🇺🇸 EV vs ICETesla Model 3 vs Civic
Tesla Model 3 vs Honda Civic side-by-side: incentives, charging cost, gas spend, break-even year.
🇺🇸 EV vs ICETesla Model S vs Camry
Tesla Model S (over MSRP cap) vs hybrid Camry — when no federal credit applies, does it still pay back?
🇺🇸 EV vs ICETesla Model Y vs RAV4
Tesla Model Y vs Toyota RAV4 over 5 years: net price after credits, charging vs gas, total cost, and break-eve
🇺🇸 EV vs ICEVolkswagen ID.4 vs Corolla
VW ID.4 crossover vs Toyota Corolla sedan — different size class, same TCO question.
All United States comparisons
| EV model | vs | ICE model | EV MSRP | ICE MSRP | EV efficiency | ICE consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV | vs | Chevrolet Equinox | $33,600 | $27,395 | 32.0 kWh/100mi | 27 mpg |
| 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning | vs | Ford F-150 | $49,995 | $38,565 | 49.0 kWh/100mi | 22 mpg |
| 2026 Honda Prologue | vs | Honda Pilot | $47,400 | $40,550 | 36.0 kWh/100mi | 22 mpg |
| 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | vs | Toyota Highlander | $42,500 | $39,520 | 30.0 kWh/100mi | 24 mpg |
| 2026 Kia EV6 | vs | Hyundai Tucson | $42,600 | $28,705 | 30.0 kWh/100mi | 28 mpg |
| 2026 Nissan Ariya | vs | Nissan Rogue | $39,590 | $29,110 | 33.0 kWh/100mi | 31 mpg |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | vs | Honda Civic | $38,990 | $24,250 | 25.0 kWh/100mi | 36 mpg |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | vs | Toyota Camry | $74,990 | $28,700 | 30.0 kWh/100mi | 51 mpg |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | vs | Toyota RAV4 | $44,990 | $29,250 | 28.0 kWh/100mi | 30 mpg |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | vs | Toyota Corolla | $39,995 | $22,050 | 33.0 kWh/100mi | 35 mpg |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom comparisons
7 comparisonsWLTP efficiency figures. 8,700 miles/year (UK average), 80% home charging at Ofgem price cap rate. UK-specific incentives applied.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Corolla
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Toyota Corolla Hybrid in the UK: which is cheaper to run? Break-even analysis using current
🇬🇧 EV vs ICEKia EV6 vs Tucson
Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Tucson petrol in the UK: we calculate the break-even year across UK regions using live elec
🇬🇧 EV vs ICEMG MG4 Electric vs Golf
MG4 Electric vs VW Golf: is the UK's best-value EV worth it vs a petrol Golf? We calculate break-even using cu
🇬🇧 EV vs ICENissan LEAF e+ vs Qashqai
Nissan LEAF e+ vs Qashqai petrol: does the UK's classic EV pay back against the popular crossover? Break-even
🇬🇧 EV vs ICETesla Model Y vs RAV4
Does the Tesla Model Y pay back vs a Toyota RAV4 petrol in the UK? We calculate break-even across UK regions a
🇬🇧 EV vs ICEVolkswagen ID.3 Pro vs Golf
VW ID.3 vs VW Golf petrol in the UK: same brand, different powertrain. We break down the running cost comparis
🇬🇧 EV vs ICEVolkswagen ID.4 Pro vs RAV4
VW ID.4 vs Toyota RAV4 in the UK: how do the running costs compare? We calculate break-even across UK regions
All United Kingdom comparisons
| EV model | vs | ICE model | EV MSRP | ICE MSRP | EV efficiency | ICE consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | vs | Toyota Corolla | £45,495 | £28,515 | 27.0 kWh/100mi | 57 mpg |
| 2026 Kia EV6 | vs | Hyundai Tucson | £42,995 | £31,495 | 27.0 kWh/100mi | 42 mpg |
| 2026 MG MG4 Electric | vs | Volkswagen Golf | £29,495 | £28,215 | 24.1 kWh/100mi | 49 mpg |
| 2026 Nissan LEAF e+ | vs | Nissan Qashqai | £32,995 | £29,185 | 29.0 kWh/100mi | 44 mpg |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | vs | Toyota RAV4 | £42,990 | £36,385 | 26.1 kWh/100mi | 44 mpg |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | vs | Volkswagen Golf | £36,795 | £28,215 | 23.3 kWh/100mi | 49 mpg |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | vs | Toyota RAV4 | £48,990 | £36,385 | 27.5 kWh/100mi | 44 mpg |
🇪🇺 Germany & Netherlands comparisons
8 comparisonsWLTP efficiency figures. 20,000 km/year (EU average), 80% home charging. THG-Prämie and other applicable incentives included.
BMW i4 eDrive40 vs 3 Series
BMW i4 eDrive40 vs 3 Series 320i across Europe: we calculate the break-even year for German and Dutch buyers u
🇪🇺 EV vs ICEHyundai IONIQ 5 vs Tucson
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Tucson petrol across Europe: which is the better financial choice? Break-even analysis for
🇪🇺 EV vs ICEMG MG4 Electric vs Golf
MG4 Electric vs VW Golf petrol in Germany and the Netherlands: is Europe's value EV a compelling financial cho
🇪🇺 EV vs ICERenault Megane E-Tech vs Golf
Renault Megane E-Tech vs VW Golf petrol: can a budget EV pay back against Europe's most popular car? Full cost
🇪🇺 EV vs ICESkoda Enyaq 60 vs Octavia
Skoda Enyaq 60 vs Octavia petrol across Europe: same brand, different powertrain. Which is cheaper over 7 year
🇪🇺 EV vs ICETesla Model Y vs RAV4
Tesla Model Y vs Toyota RAV4 petrol in Europe: does the EV pay back in Germany and the Netherlands? Break-even
🇪🇺 EV vs ICEVolkswagen ID.3 Pro vs Golf
VW ID.3 vs VW Golf petrol in Germany and the Netherlands: is the EV equivalent cheaper to run? Full break-even
🇪🇺 EV vs ICEVolkswagen ID.4 Pro vs Tiguan
VW ID.4 vs VW Tiguan petrol across Europe: which is cheaper to own? We compare running costs and calculate bre
All Germany & Netherlands comparisons
| EV model | vs | ICE model | EV MSRP | ICE MSRP | EV efficiency | ICE consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 | vs | BMW 3 Series | €66,900 | €40,300 | 18.0 kWh/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | vs | Hyundai Tucson | €43,900 | €33,800 | 16.8 kWh/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| 2026 MG MG4 Electric | vs | Volkswagen Golf | €27,990 | €27,820 | 15.0 kWh/100km | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2026 Renault Megane E-Tech | vs | Volkswagen Golf | €31,600 | €27,820 | 14.4 kWh/100km | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2026 Skoda Enyaq 60 | vs | Skoda Octavia | €44,990 | €28,260 | 17.2 kWh/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | vs | Toyota RAV4 | €44,990 | €40,490 | 16.2 kWh/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | vs | Volkswagen Golf | €36,990 | €27,820 | 14.5 kWh/100km | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | vs | Volkswagen Tiguan | €47,990 | €36,955 | 17.1 kWh/100km | 8.0 L/100km |
🇳🇴 Norway comparisons
4 comparisonsWLTP efficiency figures. 15,000 km/year, 80% home charging at Norwegian avg electricity rate. VAT exemption and toll savings included.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Corolla
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Toyota Corolla Hybrid in Norway: with VAT exemption and cheap electricity, does the IONIQ 5
🇳🇴 EV vs ICEKia EV6 vs Corolla
Kia EV6 vs Toyota Corolla in Norway: we calculate running costs and break-even using Norwegian electricity rat
🇳🇴 EV vs ICETesla Model Y vs RAV4 Hybrid
Tesla Model Y vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in Norway: with Norway's EV incentives and cheap hydro electricity, we cal
🇳🇴 EV vs ICEVolkswagen ID.4 Pro vs Tiguan
VW ID.4 vs VW Tiguan petrol in Norway: the world's top EV market has a compelling case for going electric. We
All Norway comparisons
| EV model | vs | ICE model | EV MSRP | ICE MSRP | EV efficiency | ICE consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | vs | Toyota Corolla | NOK 419,900 | NOK 329,900 | 16.8 kWh/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| 2026 Kia EV6 | vs | Toyota Corolla | NOK 394,900 | NOK 329,900 | 16.8 kWh/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | vs | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | NOK 399,990 | NOK 449,900 | 16.2 kWh/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | vs | Volkswagen Tiguan | NOK 455,900 | NOK 499,900 | 17.1 kWh/100km | 8.0 L/100km |
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