10-Year TCO Scoreboard: With the $7,500 Federal Credit Gone, a $42K EV Beats a $30K Gas Car by $750
$42K EV vs $30K gas car, 150,000 miles, 10 years: purchase, fuel, maintenance, insurance, depreciation. The federal clean vehicle credit ended for EVs acquired after September 30, 2025, which turns an $8,250 EV win into a $750 coin flip.