How much will an electric vehicle really cost you? Here's what to know.

With electric vehicle prices tumbling in recent months, consumers are facing new considerations about whether EVs could provide overall savings when compared with gas-powered cars. The answer, experts say, may not always be clear cut.

"What I like to say is that comparing gas to EV is like comparing oranges to 20 different breeds of apples," said Keith Barry, a writer for Consumer Reports who focuses on the car industry.

There are several factors to consider when it comes to cost, including the price tag of new and used EVs, electricity costs in your state and how and where you plan to charge your car. Even though EV prices are coming down, they still remain higher on average than gas-powered vehicles, which can be an immediate turnoff for some buyers.