$1,845 to Gasoline Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs. $283 to Gasoline Hyundai IONIQ 5

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After writing an article about how less expensive it’s to “gas” an electrical automotive than a gasoline automotive, one thing crossed my thoughts: I ought to do a comparability of the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Hyundai IONIQ 5!

When you haven’t been following alongside, a buddy of mine not too long ago determined to purchase a Hyundai Santa Fe after nearly shopping for a Hyundai IONIQ 5. Evidently, I used to be a bit upset to find that because it’s at all times enjoyable seeing a brand new EV on the street, and I used to be wanting ahead to seeing how a lot she cherished the IONIQ 5 and all the advantages of EV possession.

One factor I lamented in my article was that most individuals actually don’t perceive, and even get uncovered to, the large advantages of electrical automotive driving and possession. A type of issues is definitely the operational financial savings. By no means having to go to the gasoline station is a large comfort, nevertheless it additionally helps loads together with your financial institution stability! (I ought to most likely do a greater job explaining that to buddies, however I don’t usually “EVangelize” until somebody is curious and asking me questions.)

So, how would issues truly end up for a Hyundai Santa Fe versus a Hyundai IONIQ 5? (Spoiler alert: have a look at the title.)

To match, I used the gas economic system of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid (36 mpg), since that’s what my buddy obtained. I used $4.43/gallon since that’s the worth of gasoline, on common, in Florida proper now. I used 15,000 miles/12 months since that’s roughly the typical within the US. I used 3.7 miles/kWh for the IONIQ 5 since that appears to be across the common. And I used $0.07/kWh for the worth of electrical energy since that’s what we pay right here for in a single day charging.

The result’s that the IONIQ 5 would get you 198 extra miles for the worth you pay for a gallon of gasoline.

Moreover, you’d save $1,562 per 12 months on gas. With the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, you’d spend $1,845 a 12 months on gasoline, whereas with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, you’d spend $283 a 12 months on electrical energy. Which one would you favor?