Georgia EV charging vs. gas costs
Georgia's average residential electricity rate is 15.37¢/kWh,below the national average by 18%. Gasoline averages $3.55/gallon, below the national average by 6%. That ranks Georgia #18 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #15 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Georgia
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Georgia's 15.37¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 4.4¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.55/gallon pays about 12.7¢ per mile — roughly 2.9× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Georgia
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Georgia spends about $1,521 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $527 on electricity — a difference of $994 a year, or about $4,972 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Georgia?
In Georgia, an EV charging at home costs about 4.4¢ per mile, versus about 12.7¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.55/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Georgia?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Georgia spends about $527 on home charging versus $1,521 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $994 per year, or $4,972 over five years.