Wyoming EV charging vs. gas costs
Wyoming's average residential electricity rate is 14.68¢/kWh,below the national average by 22%. Gasoline averages $3.82/gallon, above the national average by 1%. That ranks Wyoming #14 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #30 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Wyoming
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Wyoming's 14.68¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 4.2¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.82/gallon pays about 13.6¢ per mile — roughly 3.3× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Wyoming
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Wyoming spends about $1,637 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $503 on electricity — a difference of $1,134 a year, or about $5,669 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, an EV charging at home costs about 4.2¢ per mile, versus about 13.6¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.82/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Wyoming?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Wyoming spends about $503 on home charging versus $1,637 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $1,134 per year, or $5,669 over five years.