Ensuring driving on electricity is cheaper than driving on gasoline
This briefing provides a brief overview of the energy cost per mile for a vehicle using gasoline versus the energy cost per mile using electricity in the United States. It highlights the imperative to consider electricity costs for electric vehicles in the context of all competing gasoline alternatives including gasoline hybrids. In addition, this briefing provides an overview of opportunities to lower the cost of electricity for electric vehicles by better reflecting the utility cost of service.