EV vs Gas Savings in District of Columbia (2026)
District of Columbia electricity averages 13.1¢/kWh and gas runs $3.45/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $449/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1380/year.
Annual savings
$931
per year
5-year savings
$4,655
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$449
13.1¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,380
$3.45/gal
District of Columbia beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. District of Columbia comes in $203/year higher. Cheap electricity (13.1¢/kWh) plus high gas ($3.45/gal) is a strong combination.
District of Columbia EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 13.1¢/kWh | $3.45/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $449 | $1,380 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,245 | $6,900 |
| EV fuel savings | $931/yr · $4,655 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: 13.1¢/kWh
3.0¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $9.83.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.45/gallon
$0.25 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $51.75 in District of Columbia.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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