EV vs Gas · 2026 national rates
Nissan Leaf SV Plus vs BMW X5
The Leaf SV Plus saves $1,237/yr in fuel compared to the BMW X5 at 15,000 miles nationally.
Electric
Nissan Leaf SV Plus
Annual fuel cost$919
Cost per mile6.1¢
EPA range212 mi
Efficiency3.5 mi/kWh
ConnectorCHADEMO
Starting MSRP$31,900
Federal tax credit−$3,750
Gas
BMW X5
Annual fuel cost$2,156
Cost per mile14.4¢
Fuel economy24 MPG
SegmentSUV
Starting MSRP$67,000
$1,237
Annual savings
$6,185
5-year savings
8,607 lbs
CO₂ saved / yr
Comparison context
One matchup is useful. The wider savings range is better.
The Leaf SV Plus vs BMW X5 estimate is a starting point. Nearby rates, charging mix, and the EV you choose can reshape the annual savings.
EV savings · real examples
EV model
Location
Saves / yr
Model Y LR
Los Angeles, California
$1,847
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EVs have ~20 moving parts vs 2,000+ in a gas engine
vs equivalent gas car · 13,500 mi/yr
live
Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles
BMW X5$2,156/yr
Leaf SV Plus$919/yr
National avg · 16.5¢/kWh · $3.45/gal · 80% home charging
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United States · 16.2¢/kWh · $3.42/gal
An EV would save you
$716
per year, in United States
$1,539Gas car / yr
$824EV / yr
46%Lower cost
Cost of fuel · 13,500 mi/yr16.2¢/kWh · $3.42/gal
Gas car$1,539/yr
EV$824/yr
Annual savings
$716
Model Y Long Range AWD vs Toyota RAV4
Monthly savings
$60
5-year savings
$3,578
CO₂ saved
5,633 lbs
2.6 metric tons / yr
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Annual miles13,500 mi
Charged at home80%