Maine EV charging vs. gas costs
Maine's average residential electricity rate is 28.42¢/kWh,above the national average by 51%. Gasoline averages $3.85/gallon, above the national average by 2%. That ranks Maine #46 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #33 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Maine
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Maine's 28.42¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 8.1¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.85/gallon pays about 13.8¢ per mile — roughly 1.7× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Maine
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Maine spends about $1,650 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $974 on electricity — a difference of $676 a year, or about $3,378 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Maine?
In Maine, an EV charging at home costs about 8.1¢ per mile, versus about 13.8¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.85/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Maine?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Maine spends about $974 on home charging versus $1,650 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $676 per year, or $3,378 over five years.