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Honda Prologue: charging cost vs gas

We've set the Honda Prologue as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.

Efficiency 3 mi/kWh EPA range 290 mi From ~$48,000 Typical gas rival 26 mpg
EV · crossover
The two cars
mi/kWh
mpg
12,000 mi (~33/day)
Your local prices
$/kWh
$/gal
90%
Blended ~20.1¢/kWh (public DC ≈$0.48)
Live resultU.S. average
Yes — the EV saves real money
You save $663
a year on fuel vs the Honda Prologue
You're burning $1,467 a year at the pump
5-year fuel savings
$3,313
Break-even
add prices
Small SUV / crossover27 mpg
$1,467
Honda Prologue3 mi/kWh
$804
Trajectory

When you come out ahead

Cumulative net savings versus a gas car over ten years, crossing zero at break-even.now5 yrs10 yrs
Still paying off the price gapNet ahead of gas

Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.

Charging the EV is like paying $1.81/gallon for gas — that's your break-even pump price.
Gas costs $0.12/mile vs the EV's $0.07/mile (blended 90% home / 10% public).
Curious what charging adds to your electric bill? WattDollar breaks down the cost of an EV charger and every other appliance.See it on WattDollar →
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The Prologue is Honda's midsize electric SUV at roughly 3 mi/kWh, matched against gas crossovers and SUVs near 24–27 mpg. On home charging the per-mile cost falls well below gasoline, and because family SUVs rack up miles, the annual fuel savings add up faster than on a low-mileage commuter.

It's a mainstream-priced EV, so the premium to recover is reasonable. As always, the more you charge at home rather than on public DC, the better the numbers look.

What to keep in mind

Honda Prologue: common questions

How much does it cost to charge a Honda Prologue?

At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 3 mi/kWh, a Honda Prologue costs about 6¢ per mile to charge at home — around $680 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.

Is a Honda Prologue cheaper to run than a gas car?

Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 26-mpg gas crossover, the Honda Prologue's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.

What will the Honda Prologue add to your electric bill? WattDollar prices home EV charging alongside every other appliance. Check on WattDollar →