Oklahoma EV charging vs. gas costs
Oklahoma's average residential electricity rate is 13.31¢/kWh,below the national average by 29%. Gasoline averages $3.32/gallon, below the national average by 12%. That ranks Oklahoma #5 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #2 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Oklahoma
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Oklahoma's 13.31¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 3.8¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.32/gallon pays about 11.9¢ per mile — roughly 3.1× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Oklahoma
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Oklahoma spends about $1,423 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $456 on electricity — a difference of $967 a year, or about $4,833 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, an EV charging at home costs about 3.8¢ per mile, versus about 11.9¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.32/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Oklahoma?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Oklahoma spends about $456 on home charging versus $1,423 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $967 per year, or $4,833 over five years.