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Volvo EX30: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Volvo EX30 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 EX30 is a small, efficient electric crossover at about 3.6 mi/kWh — one of the cheaper EVs here to run per mile. Against a typical 29-mpg gas crossover the home-charging fuel cost is dramatically lower, and its comparatively low sticker means a faster break-even than most luxury EVs.
It's compact, so it suits a commuter or a smaller household more than a big-family hauler. But on the two numbers that decide running cost — efficiency and price — it's one of the strongest cases on this list.
What to keep in mind
- Very efficient (~3.6 mi/kWh) — among the lowest per-mile costs here.
- A lower ~$36,000 sticker means a quicker payback than pricier EVs.
- Home charging maximizes an already-strong advantage.
Volvo EX30: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Volvo EX30?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 3.6 mi/kWh, a Volvo EX30 costs about 5¢ per mile to charge at home — around $567 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Volvo EX30 cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 29-mpg gas crossover, the Volvo EX30'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.