Gas vs Electric · Head-to-head running cost
Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Rogue: what it really costs to run
The Nissan Ariya and Nissan Rogue are Nissan's crossover in two fuels — the electric Ariya against the gas Rogue — so the calculator below (already set to the Ariya at about 3 mi/kWh and the Rogue at about 30 mpg) shows what swapping the drivetrain actually costs to run.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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Start with the fuel side, because that's where the Ariya and Rogue split. The Rogue's roughly 30 mpg is solid for a gas crossover, so it's not a car you beat by accident. But the Ariya's ~3 mi/kWh on home electricity still lands at a far lower cost per mile: ~$0.17/kWh spread over 3 miles is a smaller number than ~$3.30 of gas spread over 30. The calculator turns both into cents per mile so you can watch the Ariya's number sit well under the Rogue's.
The catch is the sticker. The Ariya starts around $40,000 against the Rogue's roughly $29,000 — about eleven grand of gap to earn back through cheaper miles, helped by the Ariya's ~$0.03/mile maintenance edge. With the federal EV tax credit gone since September 30, 2025, only state or utility incentives might narrow that, and they vary by where you live. Break-even hinges on your annual miles and whether you charge the Ariya at home, so let the calculator show how many years it takes for you.
What to keep in mind
- The Ariya's running-cost win is real, but the Rogue's ~30 mpg is a genuinely efficient gas baseline, so the Ariya has to work harder to pull ahead than it would against a thirsty V6 SUV.
- The Ariya's ~$40k start versus the Rogue's ~$29k is roughly an $11,000 sticker gap you recover slowly through cheaper miles — high-mileage Ariya drivers close it much faster than low-mileage ones.
- The Ariya's ~3 mi/kWh only stays cheap on home charging near ~$0.17/kWh; lean on public DC fast-charging around ~$0.48/kWh and its per-mile edge over the Rogue shrinks fast.
Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Rogue: common questions
Is the Nissan Ariya actually cheaper to run than the Rogue?
On cost per mile, yes. The Ariya's roughly 3 mi/kWh on home electricity beats the Rogue's ~30 mpg on gas by a wide margin per mile, and it adds about $0.03/mile in maintenance savings. The catch is recovering the Ariya's higher starting price, which the calculator works out from your miles.
How long until the Ariya's lower costs make up for its higher price?
That depends on the roughly $11,000 gap between the Ariya's ~$40,000 start and the Rogue's ~$29,000, plus how far you drive and where you charge. More annual miles and home charging shorten the break-even; heavy public fast-charging stretches it out. Enter your numbers above to see your own Ariya-vs-Rogue break-even year.