---
title: "EV vs Gas Cost Calculator: Fuel Savings by State"
description: "A typical EV costs $6.08 per 100 miles to charge at home versus $14.28 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.284/gal. Compare fuel costs for any state and EV."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# EV vs gas cost calculator

At current EIA prices, a typical EV costs **$6.08 per 100 miles** to charge at home (18.16¢/kWh, August 2026) and a 30 mpg gas car costs **$14.28** ($4.284/gal, October 19, 2026). Over 13,500 miles that is $1,106.51 a year in fuel.

- **EV per 100 miles:** $6.08 (18.16¢/kWh)
- **Gas per 100 miles:** $14.28 (30 mpg at $4.28/gal)
- **Biggest savings:** $1,677.89 (Nevada)
- **Yearly savings:** $1,106.51 (13,500 miles)

## Where an EV saves the most

Yearly fuel savings, typical EV (33.5 kWh/100 mi (median of 26 popular EV models, model years 2025–2027)) versus a 30 mpg car, 13,500 miles a year.

### Biggest savings

- 1[Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/)$1,677.89
- 2[Washington](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/)$1,591.51
- 3[Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/)$1,572.51
- 4[Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/)$1,533.17
- 5[Utah](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/)$1,408.66

### Smallest savings

- 51[Hawaii](https://evchargecosts.com/states/hawaii/)$119.43
- 50[Maine](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/)$459.88
- 49[Massachusetts](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/)$533.59
- 48[Rhode Island](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/)$637.61
- 47[New York](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-york/)$644.70

## Fuel savings by state

Typical EV (33.5 kWh/100 mi (median of 26 popular EV models, model years 2025–2027)) versus a 30 mpg car, 13,500 miles a year, with each state's regional gasoline price.

**Yearly fuel cost: EV vs gas car by state**

| State | EV per year | Gas per year | Gas ($/gal) | EV saves |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/) | $575.26 | $2,253.15 | $5.007 | $1,677.89 |
| [Washington](https://evchargecosts.com/states/washington/) | $661.64 | $2,253.15 | $5.007 | $1,591.51 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/) | $680.64 | $2,253.15 | $5.007 | $1,572.51 |
| [Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/) | $719.98 | $2,253.15 | $5.007 | $1,533.17 |
| [Utah](https://evchargecosts.com/states/utah/) | $601.94 | $2,010.60 | $4.468 | $1,408.66 |
| [Idaho](https://evchargecosts.com/states/idaho/) | $604.66 | $2,010.60 | $4.468 | $1,405.94 |
| [California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/) | $1,345.44 | $2,713.95 | $6.031 | $1,368.51 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/) | $652.60 | $2,010.60 | $4.468 | $1,358.00 |
| [Montana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/) | $704.15 | $2,010.60 | $4.468 | $1,306.45 |
| [North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/) | $601.94 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,263.31 |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | $606.92 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,258.33 |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/) | $612.35 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,252.90 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | $624.11 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,241.14 |
| [Colorado](https://evchargecosts.com/states/colorado/) | $776.51 | $2,010.60 | $4.468 | $1,234.09 |
| [Oklahoma](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oklahoma/) | $670.23 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,195.02 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/) | $685.16 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,180.09 |
| [Kansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kansas/) | $699.63 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,165.62 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/) | $724.50 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,140.75 |
| [Louisiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/louisiana/) | $582.05 | $1,702.80 | $3.784 | $1,120.75 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/) | $769.73 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,095.52 |
| [Delaware](https://evchargecosts.com/states/delaware/) | $845.71 | $1,940.40 | $4.312 | $1,094.69 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/) | $771.54 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,093.71 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/) | $777.87 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $1,087.38 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/) | $676.11 | $1,737.00 | $3.860 | $1,060.89 |
| [Florida](https://evchargecosts.com/states/florida/) | $677.92 | $1,737.00 | $3.860 | $1,059.08 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/) | $649.88 | $1,702.80 | $3.784 | $1,052.92 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/) | $652.60 | $1,702.80 | $3.784 | $1,050.20 |
| [South Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-carolina/) | $712.75 | $1,737.00 | $3.860 | $1,024.25 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/) | $719.08 | $1,737.00 | $3.860 | $1,017.92 |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/) | $737.62 | $1,737.00 | $3.860 | $999.38 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/) | $873.75 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $991.50 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/) | $876.46 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $988.79 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/) | $877.82 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $987.43 |
| [Texas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/texas/) | $719.53 | $1,702.80 | $3.784 | $983.27 |
| [Maryland](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maryland/) | $967.82 | $1,940.40 | $4.312 | $972.58 |
| [Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/) | $738.52 | $1,702.80 | $3.784 | $964.28 |
| [New Mexico](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-mexico/) | $746.66 | $1,702.80 | $3.784 | $956.14 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/) | $984.55 | $1,940.40 | $4.312 | $955.85 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/) | $797.77 | $1,737.00 | $3.860 | $939.23 |
| [Alaska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alaska/) | $1,330.07 | $2,253.15 | $5.007 | $923.08 |
| [Vermont](https://evchargecosts.com/states/vermont/) | $1,078.16 | $1,912.05 | $4.249 | $833.89 |
| [New Jersey](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-jersey/) | $1,112.99 | $1,940.40 | $4.312 | $827.41 |
| [Michigan](https://evchargecosts.com/states/michigan/) | $1,039.72 | $1,865.25 | $4.145 | $825.53 |
| [Connecticut](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/) | $1,108.46 | $1,912.05 | $4.249 | $803.59 |
| [District of Columbia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/district-of-columbia/) | $1,174.95 | $1,940.40 | $4.312 | $765.45 |
| [New Hampshire](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-hampshire/) | $1,250.02 | $1,912.05 | $4.249 | $662.03 |
| [New York](https://evchargecosts.com/states/new-york/) | $1,295.70 | $1,940.40 | $4.312 | $644.70 |
| [Rhode Island](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/) | $1,274.44 | $1,912.05 | $4.249 | $637.61 |
| [Massachusetts](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/) | $1,378.46 | $1,912.05 | $4.249 | $533.59 |
| [Maine](https://evchargecosts.com/states/maine/) | $1,452.17 | $1,912.05 | $4.249 | $459.88 |
| [Hawaii](https://evchargecosts.com/states/hawaii/) | $2,133.72 | $2,253.15 | $5.007 | $119.43 |

Gas prices are EIA weekly averages for the state's region (California has its own series). Fuel and electricity only; other ownership costs are not included.

## More free tools

- ### [Charging cost calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/) Monthly, yearly and full-charge cost for any EV in any state.Calculate
- ### [Charging time calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/) Hours to add range on Level 1, Level 2 or your own charger.Estimate
- ### [State rankings](https://evchargecosts.com/rankings/) Cheapest to most expensive states, with monthly changes.See rankings
- ### [EV efficiency guide](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/) EPA kWh per 100 miles and range for 91 models.Browse EVs
- ### [API and MCP server](https://evchargecosts.com/developers/) Free JSON API and an MCP server for AI assistants.Build
- ### [Every state](https://evchargecosts.com/states/) Electricity price, trend and EV costs for all 50 states and D.C.Explore states

## Questions people ask

### How much do you save on fuel with an EV?

About $1,106.51 a year at 13,500 miles, comparing a 33.5 kWh/100 mi EV at 18.16¢/kWh with a 30 mpg car at $4.284/gal.

### Where do EVs save the most on fuel?

Nevada, about $1,677.89 a year for the example cars, because of its gasoline and electricity prices.

### Where do EVs save the least on fuel?

Hawaii, about $119.43 a year for the example cars.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.