EV trip cost calculator

How much will the trip cost to charge — and how much less than gas? Adjust anything to match your car and prices.

How this estimate works

Charging cost is distance × energy use × charging price. Gas cost is distance × fuel use × gas price. Prices are in Canadian dollars and can be changed to match your area.

It doesn’t include charging losses, idle or session fees, or the charge you start with from home, so treat it as a ballpark.

Get a real estimate in GYST

In the app, GYST estimates charging cost for your exact vehicle from station pricing along your planned route, with network-default estimates where pricing isn’t available.

Download GYST

Common questions

How much does it cost to charge an EV on a road trip?

It depends on distance, your car’s energy use and charging prices. Use the calculator above for a ballpark, or plan the trip in GYST for an estimate based on stations along your route.

Is an EV road trip cheaper than driving a gas car?

Often, yes — but fast-charging prices vary a lot by network and region. The calculator shows both side by side so you can compare with your own numbers.

Estimates only. Actual network prices, fees and energy use vary.