How much does it cost to drive 1 mile in an electric car?
How much does it cost to drive 1 mile in an electric car? In June 2021, the Department of Energy (DOE) conducted a study to compare the maintenance costs of EVs and ICE vehicles. Overall, the DOE found that an EV costs 6.1 cents per mile driven, whereas an ICE vehicle costs 10.1 cents per mile driven: a 4 cent difference!
How much should I pay per mile?
Beginning on January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 65.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 3 cents from the midyear increase setting the rate for the second half of 2022.