EV vs Gas Savings in Louisiana (2026)
Louisiana electricity averages 9.4¢/kWh and gas runs $2.94/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $322/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1176/year.
Annual savings
$854
per year
5-year savings
$4,270
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$322
9.4¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,176
$2.94/gal
Louisiana beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Louisiana comes in $126/year higher. The below-average electricity rate (9.4¢ vs 16.1¢ national) drives most of the advantage.
Louisiana EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 9.4¢/kWh | $2.94/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $322 | $1,176 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $1,610 | $5,880 |
| EV fuel savings | $854/yr · $4,270 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: 9.4¢/kWh
6.7¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $7.05.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $2.94/gallon
$0.26 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $44.1 in Louisiana.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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