Connecticut EV charging vs. gas costs
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 32.24¢/kWh,above the national average by 71%. Gasoline averages $3.9/gallon, above the national average by 3%. That ranks Connecticut #49 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #36 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Connecticut
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Connecticut's 32.24¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 9.2¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.9/gallon pays about 13.9¢ per mile — roughly 1.5× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Connecticut
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Connecticut spends about $1,671 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $1,105 on electricity — a difference of $566 a year, or about $2,830 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, an EV charging at home costs about 9.2¢ per mile, versus about 13.9¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.9/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Connecticut?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Connecticut spends about $1,105 on home charging versus $1,671 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $566 per year, or $2,830 over five years.