Gas Prices (national average ~$4.09–$4.15/gallon in April 2026)

AAA Gas Prices (April 2026 report): https://gasprices.aaa.com/2026/04/
USA Today / AAA national average (April 2026): https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/10/gas-prices-us-average-highest-lowest/89550588007/

EV Fuel / Energy Cost Savings vs. Gas Cars

General EV operating cost advantage (often 50%+ lower per mile): Supported across EPA and ICCT analyses (see lifecycle links below for combined fuel + emissions data).

Maintenance Savings (no oil changes, fewer parts, regenerative braking)

Consumer Reports on EV maintenance costs (~50% lower than gas cars): https://betterenergy.org/blog/consumer-reports-study-finds-electric-vehicle-maintenance-costs-are-50-less-than-gas-powered-cars/
Argonne National Laboratory / general EV vs. ICE maintenance comparison: https://www.driveelectrictn.org/maintenance-costs-for-evs-vs-ice-vehicles/
ICCT and fleet studies on lower EV maintenance: https://www.7gen.com/blog/comparing-ev-and-ice-maintenance-costs-which-is-cheaper/

Tire Wear (slightly faster on EVs, often ~10–20k miles earlier)

Cars.com on EV tire wear (heavier weight + torque): https://www.cars.com/articles/do-evs-wear-through-tires-more-quickly-than-gasoline-cars-481973/

Battery Longevity & Degradation (rare major replacement, ~1.8–2.3% per year average)

Geotab EV Battery Health Study (22,700+ vehicles, 2025–2026 data): https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-battery-health/
Recurrent Auto on real-world battery replacement rates (very low for modern EVs): https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last
Geotab additional battery insights: https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-battery-study/

Lifecycle Emissions (EV 60–74% lower over full life; battery "debt" paid back in 1–2 years)

EPA: Comparison of EV vs. gas greenhouse gas emissions: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/comparison-your-car-vs-electric-vehicle
EPA Electric Vehicle Myths (lifecycle including manufacturing): https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths
ICCT Global / U.S.-relevant lifecycle analysis (older but foundational; EVs 60–68% lower in U.S.): https://theicct.org/publication/a-global-comparison-of-the-life-cycle-greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-combustion-engine-and-electric-passenger-cars/
ICCT 2025 EU report (73% lower; similar methodology applies to U.S. context): https://theicct.org/publication/electric-cars-life-cycle-analysis-emissions-europe-jul25/
IEA Global EV Outlook on lifecycle savings: https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2024/outlook-for-emissions-reductions

Cold Weather Range Loss (20–30% average real-world; preconditioning helps significantly)

Recurrent Auto & general winter range data: https://recharged.com/articles/ev-winter-range-loss-by-model
CAA / real-world cold tests (14–39% loss depending on model): https://ev.com/news/winter-ev-performance-study-reveals-cold-weather-reduces-ev-range-by-up-to-39
ZETA on improved 2026 winter performance with preconditioning & heat pumps: https://www.zeta.org/insights/how-ev-winter-performance-has-improved-in-2026