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Electric Cars Are Cheaper to Own in New Jersey Than California

A new study based on how buyers finance their car purchases finds that month-to-month, EVs cost less than gasoline models in most states.

A Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV.

Photographer: Mikael Sjoberg/Bloomberg
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What’s cheaper to buy, a gasoline car or an electric one? The answer might surprise you.

Whether new or used, gas-powered or pure plug-in, in recent months manufacturers’ suggested retail prices (MSRP) on all cars in the US have led to some serious sticker shock.