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Nissan Ariya: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Nissan Ariya 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.
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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The Ariya is Nissan's mainstream electric crossover at ~3 mi/kWh. Against a 27-mpg gas crossover it cuts fuel cost per mile well, with a price that keeps the premium manageable.
A comfortable, quiet family EV whose running-cost edge over gas is clearest with home charging.
What to keep in mind
- ~3 mi/kWh beats a comparable gas crossover on fuel cost.
- Mainstream price keeps payback reasonable.
- Home charging maximizes the savings.
Nissan Ariya: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Ariya?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 3 mi/kWh, a Nissan Ariya 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 Nissan Ariya cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 27-mpg gas crossover, the Nissan Ariya'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.