EV vs Gas Savings in Massachusetts (2026)
Massachusetts electricity averages 24.2¢/kWh and gas runs $3.72/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $830/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1488/year.
Annual savings
$658
per year
5-year savings
$3,290
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$830
24.2¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,488
$3.72/gal
Massachusetts trails the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Massachusetts comes in $70/year lower. Expensive electricity (24.2¢/kWh vs 16.1¢ national average) cuts into the savings.
Massachusetts EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 24.2¢/kWh | $3.72/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $830 | $1,488 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $4,150 | $7,440 |
| EV fuel savings | $658/yr · $3,290 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: 24.2¢/kWh
8.1¢ above the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $18.15.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.72/gallon
$0.52 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $55.8 in Massachusetts.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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