Utah EV charging vs. gas costs
Utah's average residential electricity rate is 13.29¢/kWh,below the national average by 29%. Gasoline averages $3.86/gallon, above the national average by 2%. That ranks Utah #4 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #34 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Utah
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Utah's 13.29¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 3.8¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.86/gallon pays about 13.8¢ per mile — roughly 3.6× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Utah
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Utah spends about $1,654 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $456 on electricity — a difference of $1,199 a year, or about $5,993 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Utah?
In Utah, an EV charging at home costs about 3.8¢ per mile, versus about 13.8¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.86/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Utah?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Utah spends about $456 on home charging versus $1,654 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $1,199 per year, or $5,993 over five years.