How much could an EV save?
A transparent scenario using an 8 L/100 km gas car and gas at $1.93/L. Adjust the conclusion using the current price on InfoGas and your actual electricity tier.
Gas reference
$15.44/100km
Rate D · tier 2
11.1¢/kWh
Flex D · winter off-peak
9.1¢/kWh
Distance/year
20,000 km
| Model | $/100km (D) | $/100km (Flex D) | vs gas | Saved/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 RWD 60 kWh · 438 km | $1.53 | $1.25 | -90% | $2783 |
| Tesla Model Y LR 80 kWh · 533 km | $1.67 | $1.37 | -89% | $2754 |
| Kia EV6 77 kWh · 499 km | $1.72 | $1.40 | -89% | $2744 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 77 kWh · 488 km | $1.76 | $1.44 | -89% | $2736 |
| Chevy Equinox EV 85 kWh · 513 km | $1.85 | $1.51 | -88% | $2719 |
| Nissan Leaf 40 kWh · 241 km | $1.85 | $1.51 | -88% | $2718 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E 88 kWh · 502 km | $1.95 | $1.60 | -87% | $2697 |
| VW ID.4 82 kWh · 412 km | $2.22 | $1.81 | -86% | $2644 |
Flex D is not a permanent night rate
In winter 2026, off-event energy costs 4.886 or 9.103¢/kWh by tier, while event energy costs 46.463¢/kWh. Summer returns to Rate D tiers. Avoid announced events instead of assuming a permanent overnight discount.
Hydro-Quebec Flex D details ↗Assumptions
- Gas consumption: 8 L/100 km
- Gas price: $1.93/L, a scenario rather than a live quote
- Hydro-Quebec Rate D: 11.142¢/kWh, second energy tier, effective April 1, 2026
- Manufacturer range; real use varies with weather, speed, tires, and HVAC
- Comparison excludes purchase price, financing, insurance, public charging, and depreciation