How much do I save on EV fuel costs moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania?

Switching from New Jersey to Pennsylvania saves about $54/year on EV home charging at 12,000 miles/year. Over 5 years that's roughly $270 — before accounting for any public charging.

How do Pennsylvania and New Jersey electricity rates compare to the national average?

The national average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh ($508/year for 12,000 EV miles). Pennsylvania at 16.5¢/kWh is 0.4¢ above the national average. New Jersey at 18.2¢/kWh is 2.1¢ above.

How much does an EV save vs gas in Pennsylvania vs New Jersey?

At current gas prices, a 28-MPG gas car costs $1449/year to fuel in Pennsylvania — an EV saves roughly $928/year there. In New Jersey, the gas cost runs $1406/year, making the EV savings about $831/year. Both states favor EVs on fuel cost; the margin just differs.

EV Charging Cost: Pennsylvania vs New Jersey (2026)

Q: Is EV charging cheaper in Pennsylvania or New Jersey?

Pennsylvania has lower home electricity rates for EV charging — Pennsylvania averages 16.5¢/kWh vs. 18.2¢/kWh in New Jersey. At 12,000 miles/year (3.8 mi/kWh), that's $521/year in Pennsylvania vs. $575/year in New Jersey — a $54/year difference.

Pennsylvania electricity runs 16.5¢/kWh vs 18.2¢/kWh in New Jersey. At 12,000 miles/year, that's $54/year less to charge at home.

Pennsylvania

16.5¢

per kWh

$521/year

+0.4¢ vs national avg

New Jersey

18.2¢

per kWh

$575/year

+2.1¢ vs national avg

Pennsylvania vs New Jersey — EV Charging Breakdown

Home charging at 12,000 miles/year (3.8 mi/kWh efficiency). Green = lower cost.

Metric	Pennsylvania	New Jersey	National Avg
Electricity rate	16.5¢/kWh ✓	18.2¢/kWh	16.1¢/kWh
Cost per mile (EV)	4.3¢/mi ✓	4.8¢/mi	4.2¢/mi
Annual home charging	$521/yr ✓	$575/yr	$508/yr
Gas savings vs EV	$928/yr ✓	$831/yr	—

EIA 2025 residential rates. 12,000 mi/year at 3.8 mi/kWh. Gas savings vs. 28 MPG car at state avg pump price. Home charging only — public L2 runs ~2–3× more, DCFC ~3–4×.

Annual Cost Impact

At 12,000 miles/year, home EV charging costs $521/year in Pennsylvania vs $575/year in New Jersey. Pennsylvania comes out $54/year ahead.

Monthly savings

Annual savings

$54

5-year savings

$270

Rate difference

1.7¢

Savings = New Jersey minus Pennsylvania home charging cost at 12,000 miles/year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EV charging cheaper in Pennsylvania or New Jersey?

Pennsylvania at 16.5¢/kWh vs. 18.2¢/kWh in New Jersey. At 12,000 miles/year, that gap is $54/year — real money over a 5-year lease or ownership period.

How much does an EV cost to charge annually in each state?

At home (100% home charging): Pennsylvania runs $521/year, New Jersey runs $575/year. Switching from public L2 charging adds roughly 2.5× on top of the home rate.

How much does an EV save on fuel vs. a gas car in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, a 28-MPG gas car costs about $1449/year in fuel. An EV at 16.5¢/kWh costs $521/year — roughly $928/year less.

Do electricity rates vary within a state?

Yes. Statewide averages hide real spread between utilities. California's PG&E customers pay well above the state average, while LADWP customers pay less. If you're buying an EV, check your specific utility's EV rate — many offer off-peak discounts that cut the effective rate by 30–50%.

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