Total Cost of Ownership: Diesel vs BEV vs FCEV
Total cost of ownership: the all-in cost per mile to run a truck (fuel, maintenance, insurance, amortized purchase) for diesel vs battery (BEV) vs hydrogen (FCEV). BEV saves $0.23/mi vs diesel.
Updated at 2026-03-18
Cumulative Fuel Savings vs Diesel (5-Year)
BEV (battery electric) fuel savings versus diesel depend almost entirely on the electricity rate per kWh (kilowatt-hour). At $0.08/kWh a fleet saves ~$120K per truck over 5 years; at $0.20/kWh, only $36K. Pricing matters more than truck choice.
Updated at 2026-05-06
Battery Pack Cost Curve ($/kWh)
Industry battery prices in dollars per kWh (kilowatt-hour: a measure of pack energy). Prices fell 20% in 2024 to $115/kWh and are forecast to hit $65-80 by 2030; commercial-truck packs run 20-40% pricier than passenger-car packs.
Updated at 2026-05-06
Payback Period by Use Case
How long fuel and maintenance savings take to recoup an electric truck's higher purchase price, by use case. Last-mile and regional break even fastest.
Updated at 2026-03-18