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Five-year ownership math for gas, hybrid and electric: depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance and resale value.
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Is a Hybrid Worth It at $4.50 Gas? The 2026 Break-Even Math
With gas at $4.48, a 2026 Corolla Hybrid earns back its $1,375 premium in about 2.4 years. The payback math for five popular hybrids, and when the gas version still wins.
Best Resale Value Cars in 2026: KBB's Rankings and the $11,000 Lesson
The average new car keeps 44.7% of its value after five years — the Toyota Tacoma keeps 63% and a Tesla Model 3 just 35%. The full 2026 rankings, and why they matter more than price.
What It Really Costs to Own a Car in 2026 (The Full 5-Year Math)
AAA's 2026 study puts the average new car at $12,863 a year. Here's every line behind that number — and where the honest levers are to shrink it.
What It Costs to Charge an EV at Home in 2026
Home charging runs about $5.40 per 100 miles at the national average rate — roughly a third of gassing up at $4.48. The full math, by state and by charger.
EV vs Gas in 2026: The Real Five-Year Cost Comparison
Charging an EV costs about a third of what gassing up does at 2026 prices — yet AAA's own data shows the average EV costs more to own overall. Here's exactly where each side wins.
How Much It Costs to Insure an EV in 2026 (vs. a Gas Car)
EVs run roughly 40% more to insure than comparable gas cars — near $3,200 a year against $2,200 — though the gap narrows sharply on newer models. Why, and how to shrink it.