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Interactive calculators built on the same measured data behind every MotiveGrid score — adjust the inputs to your situation and get a real answer.

Cost

Cost of Ownership Calculator

Calculate the true 5-year cost of owning any car — depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, financing, and registration — itemized and adjustable by state, annual miles, and finance rate.

Cost

EV vs Gas Cost Calculator

Is an electric car actually cheaper than gas? An EV costs more to buy but less to run — see exactly when its fuel and maintenance savings repay the price difference, for any two cars.

EV

Home Charging Hub

Everything about charging an electric car at home, with three calculators inside: charging cost, Level 1 vs Level 2, and the home charger finder — plus a charging page for every EV.

Fit

Car Fit Finder

Rank cars by how well they actually fit you — driver height, back-seat room, cargo, and your garage size — using published measurements, scored within each class.

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