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Electric Vehicle Costs

September 17th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

As car prices climb, AAA expanded this year’s ownership cost study to include comparisons of electric and hybrid vehicles to gas-powered vehicles. EVs have the lowest fuel cost, based on national average pricing for electricity and because of their design and powertrain have the lowest maintenance costs.  Shawn Steward of AAA says EVs tip the scales toward the more expensive because of their upfront costs, including installing home chargers…