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Old 04-22-2011, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by elevatorman View Post
10 miles a day = 3650 mi. per year, 40 miles to a gallon = 91.25 gallons of gas a year. Todays average price of gas $3.85 X 91.25 = $351.31 per year for gas.

Batteries cost less than $750 every 3 years to replace. $750 / 3 = $250 per year.
Which is less expensive?


Unless you are plugging into you neighbor's house to charge, you will have to pay to "fill up" your batteries. I have read estimates of 2 cents per mile to charge, but I have never cared enough to take the time to test that figure out.