2024 Hyundai Kona EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
EV SE FWD vs SE FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
13.0years to pay back
- EV: $8,425 more. Saves $646 a year.
- Break-even: 156,500 miles.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Every EV pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV SE FWD SE FWD | $32,675 $24,250 | 116 MPGe 31 mpg | $593 (estimated from MPGe) $1,239 | $8,425 | $646 | 13.0 years | Gas, $4,549 |
| EV SEL FWD SEL FWD | $36,675 $25,600 | 116 MPGe 31 mpg | $593 (estimated from MPGe) $1,239 | $11,075 | $646 | 17.1 years | Gas, $7,199 |
| EV Limited FWD Limited FWD | $41,045 $31,800 | 116 MPGe 28 mpg | $593 (estimated from MPGe) $1,371 | $9,245 | $779 | 11.9 years | Gas, $4,573 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.16.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 26,100.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 133 hp | 147 hp | -14 hp |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | +56 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.5 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 63.7 cu ft | 63.7 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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