You've only included a single year of gas/electricity in your calculation. That makes no sense for something that wins in operating cost not in up front cost.

You've only included a single year of gas/electricity in your calculation. That makes no sense for something that wins in operating cost not in up front cost. Assuming repair costs even out (not a small assumption, but), in about seven years the cost of the camry and the tesla will be about even. Ever year of service after that is entirely profit (aprox. 5k/year saved in gas). Tesla: (7 years × 3700 electricity + 80000 vehicle cost) / 233,000km = 0.45 $/km Camry: (7 years × 10000 gas + 35000 vehicle cost) / 233,000km = 0.45 $/km