Pennsylvania EV charging vs. gas costs
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.47¢/kWh,above the national average by 14%. Gasoline averages $3.97/gallon, above the national average by 5%. That ranks Pennsylvania #38 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #40 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Pennsylvania
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Pennsylvania's 21.47¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 6.1¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.97/gallon pays about 14.2¢ per mile — roughly 2.3× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Pennsylvania
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Pennsylvania spends about $1,701 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $736 on electricity — a difference of $965 a year, or about $4,827 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, an EV charging at home costs about 6.1¢ per mile, versus about 14.2¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.97/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Pennsylvania?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Pennsylvania spends about $736 on home charging versus $1,701 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $965 per year, or $4,827 over five years.