Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

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Vehicle A: Year

Vehicle A: Make

Vehicle A: Model

Selected: 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD · electric motor (88 and 208 kW AC Induction) · AWD · details

Vehicle B

or pick step by step

Vehicle B: Year

Vehicle B: Make

Vehicle B: Model

Selected: 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

Miles driven per year12,000 mi

mi/year

Driving mix55% city / 45% highway

Electricity priceEPA avg

$/kWh

Gasoline (regular) priceEPA avg

$/gal

At these assumptions, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD costs $33.66 less per month ($404/year, $2,020 over five years) than the 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD2026 Honda Civic 4Dr

Per month

$48.64$82.30

Per year

$584$988

5 years

$2,920$4,940

Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD, 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr
Measure	2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD	2026 Honda Civic 4Dr	Difference (A − B)
Cost per month	$48.64	$82.30	-$33.66
Cost per year	$584	$988	-$404
Cost over 5 years	$2,920	$4,940	-$2,020
Cost per mile	4.9¢/mi	8.2¢/mi	-3.3¢
Annual energy used	3,165 kWh	246.9 gal	different units listed separately
EPA efficiency	26.4 kWh/100 mi	49 MPG combined	—

2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD: EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.