Oregon EV charging vs. gas costs
Oregon's average residential electricity rate is 15.78¢/kWh,below the national average by 16%. Gasoline averages $4.56/gallon, above the national average by 20%. That ranks Oregon #22 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #47 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Oregon
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Oregon's 15.78¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 4.5¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $4.56/gallon pays about 16.3¢ per mile — roughly 3.6× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Oregon
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Oregon spends about $1,954 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $541 on electricity — a difference of $1,413 a year, or about $7,066 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Oregon?
In Oregon, an EV charging at home costs about 4.5¢ per mile, versus about 16.3¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $4.56/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Oregon?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Oregon spends about $541 on home charging versus $1,954 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $1,413 per year, or $7,066 over five years.