Tool Measures Fuel Cost of Electric Cars

Reader Contribution by Joanna Hlavacek
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Electric cars may cost significantly more upfront than their gas-powered counterparts, but as the U.S. Department of Energy announced last week, these eco-friendly vehicles save big for drivers in the long run.

A new online tool released by the Department of Energy allows users to see how much it costs to fuel vehicles with electricity versus gasoline in their state. 

The result, called an “eGallon,” is lowest in North Dakota ($0.83 per gallon) and highest at $3.69 in Hawaii. The national average adds up to $1.14, compared to $3.65 for regular gas. 

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