Data Sources

Cartrier uses the following publicly available data sources to power our calculations and estimates:

• U.S. EPA Fuel Economy Data

  Official MPG and kWh/100mi ratings for all vehicles sold in the US.

• U.S. Energy Information Administration

  State-level electricity rates and gasoline prices.

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  Auto insurance price indices and consumer expenditure data.

• State Insurance Commissioner Rate Filings

  Publicly filed insurance rates from all 50 states.

• NHTSA Vehicle Safety Ratings

  Official crash test ratings and safety features.

• Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

  Auto loan interest rates and financing data.

• U.S. Census Bureau

  Vehicle registration and demographic data.