Hybrid Fuel Savings Calculator

Calculate fuel savings and payback period when comparing a hybrid vehicle to its conventional counterpart.

Input Parameters

Results

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Annual Fuel Savings
$/yr
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Monthly Savings
$/mo
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Payback Period
years
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CO₂ Saved Annually
lbs
Note: Hybrids save the most fuel in city driving where regen braking recovers energy. At $3.50/gal with 12,000 mi/yr, a 52 vs 32 MPG comparison saves ~$700/year. Higher gas prices shorten payback periods.

Reference

Conventional Gallons = Annual Miles / Conv MPG Hybrid Gallons = Annual Miles / Hybrid MPG Gallons Saved = Conv − Hybrid Annual Savings = Gallons Saved × Gas Price Payback = Premium / Annual Savings CO₂ = Gallons Saved × 19.6 lbs/gal