Over time, owning an electric car saves you money. A Nissan Leaf (pure electric) sells for $35,430 and costs $1.74 to drive for 50 miles. A Toyota Corolla (gasoline) sells for $18,404 and costs $5.94 to drive for 50 miles. The author states, "Maintenance on an electric car is theoretically miniscule compared with gasoline cars." Evarts, Eric. "Leaf, Volt Tests Show Electric Cars Cost Less Per Mile to Operate." ConsumerReports, Dec. 2011, www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2011/12/leaf-volt-tests-show-electric-cars-cost-less-per-mile-to-operate/index.htm