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Charging an EV costs between 3.5¢ and 13.0¢ per mile depending on where you live, compared to 14.4¢ per mile for a 30-mpg gas car across the U.S. A Model Y owner pays roughly $599 a year to drive 12,000 miles at the U.S. average price (about $420 in Nevada, the cheapest state), while a gas car owner pays $1,732.
Cost per mile in every state
| State | Price per kWh | Model Y per mile | F-150 Lightning per mile | 30-mpg gas car per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | 3.5¢ | 6.1¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | 3.5¢ | 6.2¢ | 14.4¢ |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | 3.7¢ | 6.4¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | 3.7¢ | 6.4¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | 3.7¢ | 6.4¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | 3.7¢ | 6.4¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | 3.7¢ | 6.5¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | 3.8¢ | 6.6¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | 4.0¢ | 6.9¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | 4.0¢ | 6.9¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | 4.0¢ | 6.9¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | 4.0¢ | 7.0¢ | 17.9¢ |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | 4.1¢ | 7.1¢ | 14.4¢ |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | 4.1¢ | 7.2¢ | 13.1¢ |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | 4.1¢ | 7.2¢ | 13.3¢ |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | 4.1¢ | 7.2¢ | 14.4¢ |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | 4.2¢ | 7.3¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | 4.3¢ | 7.4¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | 4.3¢ | 7.5¢ | 14.4¢ |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | 4.3¢ | 7.6¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | 4.4¢ | 7.6¢ | 13.1¢ |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | 4.4¢ | 7.6¢ | 12.6¢ |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | 4.4¢ | 7.6¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | 4.4¢ | 7.7¢ | 14.4¢ |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | 4.5¢ | 7.8¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | 4.5¢ | 7.8¢ | 14.4¢ |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | 4.5¢ | 7.9¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | 4.7¢ | 8.2¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | 4.7¢ | 8.2¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | 4.7¢ | 8.2¢ | 13.9¢ |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | 4.7¢ | 8.2¢ | 13.9¢ |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | 4.9¢ | 8.5¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | 5.1¢ | 9.0¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | 5.3¢ | 9.3¢ | 13.8¢ |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | 5.3¢ | 9.3¢ | 12.9¢ |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | 5.3¢ | 9.3¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | 5.9¢ | 10.3¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | 6.0¢ | 10.4¢ | 14.5¢ |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | 6.3¢ | 11.0¢ | 13.8¢ |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | 6.6¢ | 11.4¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | 6.7¢ | 11.7¢ | 14.4¢ |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | 6.8¢ | 11.8¢ | 14.4¢ |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | 7.1¢ | 12.4¢ | 14.4¢ |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | 7.6¢ | 13.2¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | 7.7¢ | 13.5¢ | 14.4¢ |
| New York | 28.65¢ | 7.9¢ | 13.7¢ | 14.5¢ |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | 8.1¢ | 14.1¢ | 14.4¢ |
| California | 29.75¢ | 8.2¢ | 14.3¢ | 20.3¢ |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | 8.4¢ | 14.6¢ | 14.2¢ |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | 8.8¢ | 15.4¢ | 14.4¢ |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | 13.0¢ | 22.6¢ | 14.4¢ |
Why the numbers look like this
EV charging costs track closely with regional electricity prices. States with lower wholesale power costs, cheaper fuel sources in their grid mix, or less regulated utilities tend to charge less per kilowatt-hour, which translates directly to lower per-mile costs. Larger vehicles like full-size trucks cost more to charge because they draw more power per mile, though they still undercut gas cars in most regions. A gas car’s per-mile cost depends only on fuel price and EPA efficiency; an EV’s cost depends on both electricity rates and the efficiency of the vehicle’s motor and battery system. Wide gaps between states—like Nevada at 3.5¢ and Hawaii at 13.0¢—reflect real differences in what drivers pay for electricity, not model differences or driving conditions.
What you can do
- Check your state’s average rate in the table and multiply by your vehicle’s efficiency rating (in kWh per mile) to estimate your own per-mile cost.
- If you charge at home on a time-of-use plan, you may pay less during off-peak hours—ask your utility about rates and charging windows.
- Compare the annual cost of any EV you’re considering against a 30-mpg gas car at $4.33 per gallon to see your real savings in your state.
- Factor in your actual annual mileage; drivers who travel less than 12,000 miles per year will spend less per year but should still calculate their own total.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV per month?
At the national average of 5.0¢ per mile, driving 1,000 miles per month costs about $50 for electricity. Your actual cost depends on your state’s rate and your vehicle’s efficiency.
Is an EV cheaper to charge than a gas car everywhere?
Yes. Even in Hawaii, the most expensive state at 13.0¢ per mile, an EV costs less per mile than a 30-mpg gas car at 14.4¢ per mile nationally.
Why does Hawaii cost so much more than Nevada?
Electricity rates vary widely by state due to differences in fuel sources, grid infrastructure, regulation, and operating costs. Hawaii’s island grid and reliance on imported fuel drive higher rates than Nevada’s grid.
Does a full-size truck cost significantly more to charge than an SUV?
A full-size truck costs more per mile to charge because it uses more energy per mile, but the difference is still modest. A truck at 8.7¢ per mile remains cheaper than a 30-mpg gas car.
Do these costs include charging at public stations?
These figures are based on average residential electricity rates. Public charging stations often cost more per kilowatt-hour, so your actual cost may be higher if you rely on them regularly.
Your bill depends on your own rate and miles. Put them in the EV charging cost calculator, or see every state in the cost by state table and the monthly price index.
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Journalists, bloggers and researchers are welcome to use these numbers. Please credit EV Charge Math with a link: EV Charge Math, “EV Charging Cost per Mile in Every State vs Gas”, August 2026 data, https://evchargemath.com/ev-charging-cost-per-mile-by-state/
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A; EIA gasoline prices; fueleconomy.gov (EPA). Method: how we calculate. Updated October 25, 2026.
