Source / Methodology
Data:
- Gasoline: EIA weekly U.S. All Grades All Formulations Retail Gasoline Prices (FRED GASALLW)
- Electricity: BLS Average Price of Electricity per kWh, U.S. City Average (FRED APU000072610)
- Inflation: CPI-U All Items (FRED CPIAUCSL), adjusted to June 2026 dollars
Assumptions:
- Gasoline vehicle: 25 mpg
- EV: 3.5 miles per kWh
Tools: Python (pandas + matplotlib)
Full data (nominal + real): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1il_yOO6sCCoIYf8-foZQqcC7d2Y8p6wo/edit?usp=drive_link
You should add a source for fast chargers because a lot of people use them and they're 3-5x the cost of the electricity they provide.