EV vs Gas Savings in Delaware (2026)
Delaware electricity averages 14.5¢/kWh and gas runs $3.55/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $497/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1420/year.
Annual savings
$923
per year
5-year savings
$4,615
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$497
14.5¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,420
$3.55/gal
Delaware beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Delaware comes in $195/year higher. Cheap electricity (14.5¢/kWh) plus high gas ($3.55/gal) is a strong combination.
Delaware EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 14.5¢/kWh | $3.55/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $497 | $1,420 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,485 | $7,100 |
| EV fuel savings | $923/yr · $4,615 over 5 years | |
12,000 mi/yr · 3.5 mi/kWh EV · 30 MPG gas car · 2026 EIA and GasBuddy data · home charging only
Electricity: 14.5¢/kWh
1.6¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $10.88.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.55/gallon
$0.35 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $53.25 in Delaware.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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