EV vs Gas Savings in Mississippi (2026)
Mississippi electricity averages 12.2¢/kWh and gas runs $2.88/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $418/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1152/year.
Annual savings
$734
per year
5-year savings
$3,670
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$418
12.2¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,152
$2.88/gal
Mississippi beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Mississippi comes in $6/year higher. The below-average electricity rate (12.2¢ vs 16.1¢ national) drives most of the advantage.
Mississippi EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 12.2¢/kWh | $2.88/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $418 | $1,152 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,090 | $5,760 |
| EV fuel savings | $734/yr · $3,670 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: 12.2¢/kWh
3.9¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $9.15.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $2.88/gallon
$0.32 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $43.2 in Mississippi.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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