The Cost of a Gallon of Gas Can Fully Charge a Tesla Model 3 in Your Garage

Remember the good old days of a full tank of gas for under $30? Those times seem to have vanished faster than a Tesla off the line. Today, filling your gas guzzler can feel like an assault on your wallet, with each gallon costing more than a gourmet cup of coffee. But have you ever stopped to think, "What if things were even worse?"

Imagine a world where every car on the road craved fossil fuels. No whisper-quiet Teslas gliding by, no zippy Nissan Leafs darting through traffic. Just a sea of internal combustion engines (ICE) roaring for their next gas station fix. In this parallel universe, you wouldn't just be wincing at the pump – you'd be weeping. Gas prices, already on an upward trajectory, would be skyrocketing, fueled by the insatiable demand of a purely ICE society.

There's a silver lining to our current reality, though. The rise of electric vehicles is quietly having a transformative effect on the gas market. It's a basic principle of economics: supply and demand. As more drivers ditch gas for electrons, the demand for that precious liquid gold starts to dwindle. This, in turn, puts a damper on gas prices, offering some much-needed relief at the pump.

Think about it: the cost of a single gallon of gas can now fully charge a sleek Tesla Model 3 in your garage. That's a night and day difference in fueling costs. Every EV on the road is a tiny revolution, a silent protest against the tyranny of the gas station.

But the benefits go way beyond your wallet. EVs are leaving a cleaner footprint on our planet. No more tailpipe emissions choking our cities, no more dependence on dwindling fossil fuel reserves. It's a win-win for both your finances and the environment.

Do you remember the gas outrage of a $3 per gallon?

I find it hilarious that when gasoline went above three dollars per gallon, I remember the general public screaming at those prices saying that there was no way they could afford that. I was one of them. Now they don't think anything about it.

So, the next time you see a Tesla Model Y or a Hyundai Ioniq 6 gliding past, don't just admire their sleek design. Acknowledge electric vehicles as tiny champions, quietly battling high gas prices and paving the way for a greener future. After all, a world overflowing with EVs might just be the cure for our current gas pump blues.

What do you think of the rising gas prices and EVs curbing them a little? Please, click the red link below and write your comment to join this discussion. What's the electricity rate in your state? How much do you pay at home to charge your EV?

Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. He has more than a decade of expertise in the automotive industry with a special interest in Tesla and electric vehicles.