Maryland EV charging vs. gas costs
Maryland's average residential electricity rate is 22.07¢/kWh,above the national average by 17%. Gasoline averages $3.7/gallon, below the national average by 2%. That ranks Maryland #39 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #26 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Maryland
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Maryland's 22.07¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 6.3¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.7/gallon pays about 13.2¢ per mile — roughly 2.1× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Maryland
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Maryland spends about $1,586 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $757 on electricity — a difference of $829 a year, or about $4,145 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Maryland?
In Maryland, an EV charging at home costs about 6.3¢ per mile, versus about 13.2¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.7/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Maryland?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Maryland spends about $757 on home charging versus $1,586 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $829 per year, or $4,145 over five years.