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2022 SMART Electric Drive: Savings

U.S. savings estimate

How much could you save with the SMART Electric Drive?

Estimate how the running costs of SMART Electric Drive compare with a gasoline vehicle over your chosen period. Adjust mileage, energy prices, purchase costs and incentives to see how charging, maintenance and upfront costs shape potential savings.

Estimated 5-year savings$6,511

$130/month in operating savings before the purchase-price difference

Electric

SMART Electric Drive

$738/year energy
Cost per 100 mi
$6.15
Annual electricity
3,108 kWh
vs
Gasoline

Comparable gasoline vehicle (editable estimate)

$1,820/year fuel
Cost per 100 mi
$15.17
Annual gasoline
444 gal

Your estimated savings

Fuel savings$1,082/year
Scheduled maintenance savings$480/year
Operating savings$1,562/year
Net savings after purchase costs$6,511 over 5 years

Estimated break-even: 0.8 years.

Transparent estimate. Admin-managed U.S. residential default, 2026-07-27; Admin-managed U.S. gasoline default, 2026-07-27.

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