EV vs Gas Savings in Missouri (2026)
Missouri electricity averages 12.0¢/kWh and gas runs $3.05/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $411/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1220/year.
Annual savings
$809
per year
5-year savings
$4,045
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$411
12.0¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,220
$3.05/gal
Missouri beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Missouri comes in $81/year higher. The below-average electricity rate (12.0¢ vs 16.1¢ national) drives most of the advantage.
Missouri EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 12.0¢/kWh | $3.05/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $411 | $1,220 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,055 | $6,100 |
| EV fuel savings | $809/yr · $4,045 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: 12.0¢/kWh
4.1¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $9.0.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.05/gallon
$0.15 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $45.75 in Missouri.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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