Plug-in Hybrid Economy Calculator
### Automotive Engineering & PHEV Dual-Powertrain Economics A **Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)** features both a high-voltage rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for pure electric.
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Commuting 40 miles daily in a Toyota Prius Prime: Uses $1.44 of electricity and $0.83 of gas, saving $996.43 per year compared to a 28 MPG vehicle.
📖 About Plug-in Hybrid Economy Calculator
Automotive Engineering & PHEV Dual-Powertrain Economics
A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) features both a high-voltage rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for pure electric propulsion and an internal combustion engine (ICE) that seamlessly takes over when battery reserves deplete.
Core PHEV Economy Equations
- Electric Daily Miles: M_EV = (M_commute, EV Range)
- Gasoline Daily Miles: M_gas = (0, M_commute - EV Range)
- Daily Energy Cost: C_daily = + (M_gasMPG_hybrid × P_gas)
- Blended Cost per Mile: C_mile = C_dailyM_commute
- Effective Blended MPG: MPG_effective = P_gasC_mile
- Annual Savings vs Benchmark: Savings = [(M_commuteMPG_benchmark × P_gas) - C_daily] × 365
EPA MPGe Benchmark Formula
The EPA rates electric vehicle fuel economy using Miles Per Gallon equivalent (MPGe), where 1 gallon of gasoline = 33.705 kWh of thermal energy content.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Daily Driving Distance (e.g. 40.0 in miles), PHEV Battery Electric Range (e.g. 30.0 in miles), Electric Consumption (kWh / 100 mi) (e.g. 30.0 in kWh/100mi), Home Electricity Price (e.g. 0.16 in /kWh), Gasoline Hybrid Mode Fuel Economy (e.g. 42.0 in MPG), and Gasoline Price (e.g. 3.50 in /gal). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Electricity cost = (electricMiles (kwhPer100 / 100)) elecRate
Gasoline cost = (gasMiles / gasMpg) * gasPrice
Equivalent Blended MPG = gasPrice / costPerMile
Worked Example
Commuting 40 miles daily in a Toyota Prius Prime: Uses 1.44 of electricity and 0.83 of gas, saving 996.43 per year compared to a 28 MPG vehicle.
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