Guides and analysis.

The $7,500 EV tax credit expired in September 2025. We run the unsubsidized 5-year numbers — EVs still win for most drivers who can charge at home.

Rising gas prices have shifted the map: Florida, Washington, Louisiana, and Texas now lead for going electric. State-by-state breakdown with EIA data.

The $7,500 EV tax credit expired September 30, 2025 after Congress repealed it. Here's what that means for your buying decision today.

Gas dryers cost $64/year to run vs $133 for electric at national average rates, but a heat pump dryer at $42/year beats both. Here's the full breakdown.

Cold climate heat pumps deliver full capacity at 5°F and work to −13°F. Here's whether one replaces a gas furnace where winters are severe.

Heat pump water heaters cost $203/year to run vs $286 for gas at national average rates. Here's whether the $400–$700 upfront premium pays back

Gas ranges cost about $2.36/month to run vs $4.79 for induction. The $29/year gap means the decision turns on installation, not fuel cost.

An electric mower costs about $4/year in electricity vs $50–$75 in gas and oil — and skips the tune-ups. Here's the full 10-year cost breakdown.

A gas pool heater can cost $300–$500/month to run; a heat pump pool heater does the same job for 40–50% less. The trade-off is speed and cold-weather output.

An electric fireplace runs about $0.29/hour and installs for a few hundred dollars; gas costs $2,000+ to install but delivers far more heat. Full comparison.

A Level 2 home EV charger costs $1,200–$3,000 installed. Full hardware, labor, and panel breakdown, plus the 30C credit that expires June 30, 2026.

A 100A-to-200A panel upgrade runs $1,500–$4,000 and gatekeeps EV chargers, heat pumps, and induction. How to tell if you need one — and cheaper alternatives.

Do heat pumps work in the cold? Do they spike your electric bill? We fact-check the nine most common heat pump myths against 2026 performance and cost data.

An electric resistance furnace costs about $2,800/year vs $790 for a 95% gas furnace. Where heat pumps land — and when each option makes sense.

Heat pump water heaters reach UEF 3.5 — five times the efficiency of a standard gas tank. How to compare running costs and pick the cheaper option.

Heat pumps now work down to −13°F. We break down COP, seasonal heating costs, and the one scenario where a gas furnace still makes financial sense.

The federal EV tax credits ($7,500 new, $4,000 used) expired September 30, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Guide preserved for historical reference.