Study Shows Real Cost to Fill Up EVs Equivalent to $17 / Gal.

A new study from the Texas Public Policy Foundation finds that the actual hidden costs of fueling an electric vehicle, which some allege equates to $1.21 per gallon of gas, is more like $17 per gallon — all things considered. In a new paper recently published called "Overcharged Expectations: Unmasking the True Costs of Electric Vehicles" (full copy below), the study's authors argue that while the direct cost of "fueling up" to an EV owner may appear low, the real costs and considerations add up to be significantly more. The wheels are beginning to fall off EV cars.

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