Module 02
EV Benefit Calculator
Should you buy an EV? Let's actually look at the numbers.
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Should you buy an EV? The answer depends on where you live and how much you drive. Enter your city and we'll show you the full picture: what you'd spend each year, what you'd emit, and at what point an EV starts winning — both financially and for the environment.
Solar charging is treated as 0 gCO₂e/kWh and $0/kWh — reduces both emissions and fuel cost proportionally.
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Compare any vehicle using official NRCan fuel consumption ratings
We're not here to sell you an EV
CWM Energy does clean energy consulting. We think EVs are a meaningful part of decarbonizing transportation — but the case is strong enough that it doesn't need exaggerating. Showing the inconvenient truths (manufacturing debt, grid dependency, longer breakevens in Alberta) builds more trust than hiding them. Every number links to a published source.
A few things worth noting
- Averages, not actuals: Manufacturing CO₂ is based on industry-average lifecycle models. The actual figure depends on the specific factory and its energy source.
- Live data is a snapshot: Grid carbon intensity changes hour by hour. Annual averages tell a more complete story.
- Not financial advice: Buying a car involves financing, resale value, insurance, and a dozen other variables this tool doesn't model.