Would an EV actually save you money?
EVJudge is a free 5-year cost duel between your current car and the EV you're eyeing — a Tesla or other EVs: Ioniq, Mach-E, EV6, Equinox EV and more. Built to be honest, not to sell you anything. No signup, no ads, works offline, and every number shows its source and can be edited.
Run your verdict →Free · no account · takes about two minutes
It counts what the sales calculators hide
- Depreciation on both cars — the largest cost of EV ownership, missing from the manufacturers' own estimators (non-Tesla EVs often depreciate even faster)
- Insurance — Teslas typically cost $1,000–1,700/yr more to insure, other EVs somewhat more too; almost no calculator includes it
- EV registration fees — 41 states charge them, up to $270/yr
- Tires and maintenance — EVs save on service but eat tires faster
- Home charger install — and a 3-tap check of whether the outlet you already have is enough
- Winter — charging costs weighted by your state's climate, plus a road-trip reality panel
Sometimes the verdict is "keep your car"
A paid-off economy car with low miles usually wins — and the app says so plainly. That's the point: a decision tool you can trust, not a brochure.
2026 reality, not 2023 leftovers
The $7,500 federal EV tax credit ended for purchases after September 30, 2025. Most calculators online still include it. EVJudge's data carries "as of" dates and gets refreshed with each release.
Common questions
Is this affiliated with Tesla or any carmaker?
No. EVJudge is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. or any other vehicle manufacturer. It compares your car with a Tesla or other EVs on the same math.
How does the math work?
Purchase or finance cost, minus each car's projected resale value at year 5, plus energy (gas vs home/Supercharger electricity, winter-weighted), insurance, maintenance, tires, fees, and charging equipment. Every line item is tappable in the app: see the source, the "as of" date, and change the number if your situation differs.
Does it cost anything? What's the catch?
It's free with no ads and no account. If you compare against a Tesla and your verdict favors it, the app shows the developer's personal referral link — clearly disclosed — because ordering through any referral link gives you Tesla's current referral benefit, which may include 3 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for eligible new owners. Verify the current offer on Tesla before ordering. Using the link is optional and unlocks nothing in the app. Comparisons against other brands never show a referral link — just a reminder to check current manufacturer and state incentives.