Cost of Ownership
GEM® e6®
TRANSPORTATION
GEM® eL XD
UTILITY
| Vehicle Cost | $20,469 | $31,446 | $15,944 | $27,327 |
| Tax/Title/Registration*** | $315 | $2,459 | $315 | $2,323 |
| Insurance | $1,350 | $5,493 | $1,350 | $5,369 |
| Electricity | $536 | $0 | $536 | $0 |
| Fuel | $0 | $4,381 | $0 | $2,677 |
| Maintenance**** | $0 | $883 | $0 | $947 |
| Total Expenses | $22,670 | $44,662 | $18,145 | $38,643 |
| Residual | ($8,188) | ($14,859) | ($6,378) | ($12,817) |
| 3 Year Cost to Own | $14,482 | $29,803 | $11,767 | $22,955 |
| 3 Year Cost of Ownership $/mile | $0.77 | $1.59 | $0.63 | $1.22 |
| 3 Year Cost of Ownership minus Vehicle Depreciation $/mile | $0.12 | $0.70 | $0.12 | $0.60 |
| 3 Year Cost of Operation (electricity/fuel + maintenance) $/mile | $0.03 | $0.28 | $.03 | $0.19 |
*Estimated cost of ownership based on a GEM® e6 base model vehicle with maintenance free batteries, hard doors, and a rear window over a three-year period, driving 3,600 miles per year. Electricity cost based on average energy price of electricity (per kWh) in United States. Average costs based on independent research.
**Estimated cost of ownership based on a Standard Size Ford F150 Truck used over a three-year period, driving 3,600 miles per year. Average cost based on independent research.
***Estimated cost of ownership based on a GEM® eL XD base model vehicle with maintenance free batteries, hard doors, and rear window over a three-year period, driving 3,600 miles per year. Electricity cost based on average energy price of electricity (per kWh) in United States. Average costs based on independent research.
****Estimated cost of ownership based on a Standard Chevrolet Express Minivan used over a three-year period, driving 3,600 miles per year. Average cost based on independent research.
*****Sales tax rates vary by state. Consult local dealer for details.
******Average cost based on manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.
All dollar amounts shown are in US dollars.
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