Gas Cars Cheaper Than EVs as Trump Rolls Back Biden’s Restrictions
As President Trump continues to roll back Biden’s restrictions on oil and gas, American families have seen lower prices at the pump. As described in a new analysis from the American Automobile Association (AAA), gas-powered vehicles are cheaper than EVs when calculating total costs. The report also notes that the costs of operating a new vehicle have dropped by $719 since 2024, from $12,297 to $11,577, or $964.78 per month.
The Daily Caller reports:
“As electricity costs rise and gas prices fall, EVs top the market as the priciest kind of car in 2025, according to the AAA report. While former President Joe Biden pushed for EVs, blocked oil and gas leasing across the country and saw a huge spike in gasoline prices, the Trump administration has unlocked opportunities for oil and gas development and has seen drops in petrol cost.”
We are seeing these price drops thanks to the Trump administration’s support for American energy. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has reported 3,608 new oil and gas permits since the start of the president’s second term, compared to the 2,528 permits issued by the Biden administration.
Electricity costs have been soaring as poor infrastructure, coupled with bad policy, has strained the grid. Our latest report, The Looming American Electricity Affordability Crisis, explores these issues and how this Administration can take action to reverse course and restore affordability to American energy.
At the end of the day, the difference couldn’t be clearer: under President Trump’s leadership, America is producing more energy, families are paying less at the pump, and our economy is stronger. Meanwhile, Biden’s costly green mandates have only driven electricity prices higher. Moving forward, we must double down on American energy, restore reliability to our grid, and support energy workers across the nation.
September 25, 2025