Guides

Plain-language guides that go with the comparison tool. Each one cites its sources.

• EV vs Hybrid vs Gas: What Each Really Costs to Fuel
  A plain-language way to compare fuel costs for electric, hybrid and gas cars, with a worked example from official EPA ratings.
• How TrueDrive Cost Calculates Fuel Costs and Where the Data Comes From
  Every input, formula and source behind TrueDrive Cost, plus what we deliberately leave out.
• Charging an Electric Car at Home: Costs, Equipment and What to Check
  What home charging involves for an electric car or plug-in hybrid, how to estimate the electricity cost, and what to check before you buy.
• Plug-in Hybrids Explained: How to Estimate Their Real Running Cost
  How a plug-in hybrid splits between electricity and gas, what utility factor means and why your driving decides the cost.

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