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How Much Will an EV Save You?

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Calculate total savings of an EV vs gas car over 5-10 years. Fuel, maintenance, tax credits, and resale.

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EV vs Gas: The Full Picture
Where EVs Save

Economia por Categoria

Combustível: VE custa R$0,10-0,15/km vs R$0,40-0,50/km gasolina. 15.000 km/ano: economia de R$3.750-6.000/ano. Manutenção: VE 40-60% mais barato (sem óleo, freios regenerativos duram mais). Economia: R$1.000-2.000/ano. IPVA: isenção ou desconto em vários estados. Total em 5 anos: R$20.000-40.000.

O Break-Even

VEs custam R$30.000-80.000 a mais no Brasil. Com economia de R$5.000-8.000/ano: break-even em 4-8 anos. Após o break-even: economia pura. A rede de recarga brasileira cresce rapidamente — já viável para uso urbano.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

The total cost of ownership crossover has arrived for many segments. A Tesla Model 3 ($39K - $7.5K credit = $31.5K effective price) costs less to own over 7 years than a Toyota Camry ($30K) when including fuel and maintenance. This was not true even 3 years ago — falling EV prices and rising gas costs drove the shift.

Frequently asked questions

Quanto economizo com VE?▾

R$5.000-8.000/ano em combustível e manutenção. Break-even: 4-8 anos.

VE é viável no Brasil?▾

Para uso urbano: sim. Para viagens longas: a rede ainda está crescendo mas já é factível nas principais rodovias.

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