Nebraska EV charging vs. gas costs
Nebraska's average residential electricity rate is 13.28¢/kWh,below the national average by 29%. Gasoline averages $3.57/gallon, below the national average by 6%. That ranks Nebraska #3 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #18 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Nebraska
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Nebraska's 13.28¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 3.8¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.57/gallon pays about 12.8¢ per mile — roughly 3.4× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Nebraska
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Nebraska spends about $1,530 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $455 on electricity — a difference of $1,075 a year, or about $5,373 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, an EV charging at home costs about 3.8¢ per mile, versus about 12.8¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.57/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Nebraska?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Nebraska spends about $455 on home charging versus $1,530 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $1,075 per year, or $5,373 over five years.