Tesla named as the cheapest EV to run, with over 3,000 miles per $100
Hello Larry, A new study by Zutobi <https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/the-electric-vehicle-miles-report> can today reveal that the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor is the cheapest EV to run, with an estimated cost of $3.29 per 100 miles, despite its upfront cost of $49,990. The study calculated the cost of running over 100 different electric vehicles, revealing the most affordable model, and states to run an EV, as the US aims to move towards wider EV adoption. You can find the full breakdown here: https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/the-electric-vehicle-miles-report The most affordable EVs to run: Rank Car Make and Model Usable Battery Capacity (kWh) Real Range (Miles) Estimated cost to charge Estimated cost per 100 miles Miles per $100 1 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor 70 300 $9.88 $3.29 3,035.21 2 Tesla Model 3 57.5 235 $8.12 $3.45 2,894.45 3 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 155 $5.41 $3.49 2,866.15 4 Fiat 500e Hatchback 24 kWh 21.3 85 $3.01 $3.54 2,826.21 5 Mini Electric 28.9 115 $4.08 $3.55 2,818.16 6 Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh 39.2 155 $5.54 $3.57 2,800.34 7 Nissan Leaf 36 140 $5.08 $3.63 2,754.17 7 Peugeot e-208 45 175 $6.35 $3.63 2,754.17 7 Vauxhall Corsa-e 45 175 $6.35 $3.63 2,754.17 10 Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh 37.3 145 $5.27 $3.63 2,753.12 - Tesla took two of the top spots, with Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor taking the top spot, with over 3,000 miles per $100 followed by the original Tesla Model 3 coming in at second place, with 2,894 miles per $100. - Hyundai also featured in the top ten, with the Hyundai IONIQ Electric coming in at third place, with 2,866 miles per $100. The Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh came in sixth place with 2,800 miles per $100. - Fiat500e was another popular brand featured in the study. The Fiat 500e Hatchback 24 kWh came in fourth place, with 2,826 miles per $100. The Fiat500e Hatchback 42 kWh came in tenth place with 2,753 miles per $100. - Nissan Leaf, Peugeout e-208 and Vauxhall Corsa-e all ranked joint 7th place, with 2,754 miles per $100. Further findings: - The Mercedes eVito Tourer L3 90 kWh was found to be the most expensive EV to run with 1,495 miles per $100. - Washington and Idaho were found to be the most affordable states to run an EV, with an estimated cost of $2.50 per 100 miles. Utah followed closely behind, with $2.51 per 100 miles. - Hawaii was named the least affordable state to run an EV, with an estimated cost of $8.31 per 100 miles, a whopping $5.81 difference to the most affordable state. California followed next, with an estimated cost of $5.81 per 100 miles. You can view the full research by clicking here: https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/the-electric-vehicle-miles-report You can find some extra images to download here <https://www.dropbox.com/s/9b01l6h47datg0s/%5BZutobi%5D%20%7BEV%20Miles%202022%20-%20Refresh%7D%2025%20Feb.zip?dl=0> . Please let me know if you have any questions or require more information. Look forward to hearing from you! Best wishes, Emilie Emilie Fern Digital PR Executive E: emilie@digitaloft.co.uk