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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Selected: 2026 Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh · electric motor (160 kW AC 3-phase) · AWD · details
Vehicle B
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Selected: 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 · electric motor (210 kW ACPM 3-Phase) · RWD · details
Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles
mi/year
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/kWh
At these assumptions, the 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 costs $10.16 less per month ($122/year, $610 over five years) than the 2026 Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh2026 Volkswagen ID.4
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh | 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | Difference (A − B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per month | $65.08 | $54.92 | $10.16 |
| Cost per year | $781 | $659 | $122 |
| Cost over 5 years | $3,905 | $3,295 | $610 |
| Cost per mile | 6.5¢/mi | 5.5¢/mi | 1.0¢ |
| Annual energy used | 4,235 kWh | 3,574 kWh | different units listed separately |
| EPA efficiency | 35.3 kWh/100 mi | 29.8 kWh/100 mi | — |
2026 Nissan ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh: 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.
2026 Volkswagen ID.4: 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.