EV Cost Savings Calculator

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Why This Matters for Rural Electric Co-ops

Rural members often hesitate on electric vehicles because of upfront cost and range concerns, and a simple side-by-side cost comparison can move that conversation forward faster. This free calculator lets a driver plug in daily mileage, MPG, gas price, EV efficiency, and electricity rate to see annual fuel cost, annual electricity cost, and projected savings.

Co-ops can link to it from member newsletters, EV program landing pages, and rate education materials as an easy way to help members run their own numbers. For co-ops growing load through transportation electrification, self-service tools like this take some pressure off staff and speed up adoption.

Implementation Considerations

• Member Buy-In: Default values are set for Oregon, so co-ops should advise members on the local electricity rate to use, particularly if a time-of-use or EV-specific rate is available. The tool excludes maintenance savings, so co-ops can strengthen the case by pairing the link with their own messaging on reduced EV maintenance costs.

Notable Examples

• EVmath: Oregon-based nonprofit founded by two rural EV owners with the support of Wy-East RC&D to help people evaluate the EV switch on financial terms, without the political framing.
• EVmath Rural EV Owner Stories: Case studies featuring rural Oregonians who made the switch, available at https://www.evmath.org/stories.
• Wy'East Resource Conservation & Development: Rural Oregon nonprofit supporting farmers, ranchers, and small businesses with sustainable technology adoption, including renewable energy and irrigation efficiency.

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