EV vs Gas Savings in Michigan (2026)
Michigan electricity averages 15.2¢/kWh and gas runs $3.45/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $521/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1380/year.
Annual savings
$859
per year
5-year savings
$4,295
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$521
15.2¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,380
$3.45/gal
Michigan beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Michigan comes in $131/year higher. Cheap electricity (15.2¢/kWh) plus high gas ($3.45/gal) is a strong combination.
Michigan EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 15.2¢/kWh | $3.45/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $521 | $1,380 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,605 | $6,900 |
| EV fuel savings | $859/yr · $4,295 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: 15.2¢/kWh
0.9¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $11.4.
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 Michigan.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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