West Virginia EV charging vs. gas costs
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.06¢/kWh,below the national average by 15%. Gasoline averages $3.69/gallon, below the national average by 3%. That ranks West Virginia #23 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #25 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in West Virginia
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on West Virginia's 16.06¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 4.6¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.69/gallon pays about 13.2¢ per mile — roughly 2.9× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in West Virginia
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in West Virginia spends about $1,581 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $551 on electricity — a difference of $1,031 a year, or about $5,154 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, an EV charging at home costs about 4.6¢ per mile, versus about 13.2¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.69/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in West Virginia?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in West Virginia spends about $551 on home charging versus $1,581 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $1,031 per year, or $5,154 over five years.