District of Columbia EV charging vs. gas costs
District of Columbia's average residential electricity rate is 25.41¢/kWh,above the national average by 35%. Gasoline averages $4.06/gallon, above the national average by 7%. That ranks District of Columbia #42 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #44 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in District of Columbia
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on District of Columbia's 25.41¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 7.3¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $4.06/gallon pays about 14.5¢ per mile — roughly 2.0× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in District of Columbia
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in District of Columbia spends about $1,740 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $871 on electricity — a difference of $869 a year, or about $4,344 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia, an EV charging at home costs about 7.3¢ per mile, versus about 14.5¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $4.06/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in District of Columbia?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in District of Columbia spends about $871 on home charging versus $1,740 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $869 per year, or $4,344 over five years.