Kansas EV charging vs. gas costs
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.78¢/kWh,below the national average by 16%. Gasoline averages $3.46/gallon, below the national average by 9%. That ranks Kansas #21 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #11 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Kansas
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Kansas's 15.78¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 4.5¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.46/gallon pays about 12.4¢ per mile — roughly 2.7× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Kansas
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Kansas spends about $1,483 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $541 on electricity — a difference of $942 a year, or about $4,709 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Kansas?
In Kansas, an EV charging at home costs about 4.5¢ per mile, versus about 12.4¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.46/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Kansas?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Kansas spends about $541 on home charging versus $1,483 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $942 per year, or $4,709 over five years.