EV vs Gas Savings in Nebraska (2026)
Nebraska electricity averages 11.3¢/kWh and gas runs $3.2/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $387/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1280/year.
Annual savings
$893
per year
5-year savings
$4,465
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$387
11.3¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,280
$3.2/gal
Nebraska beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Nebraska comes in $165/year higher. The below-average electricity rate (11.3¢ vs 16.1¢ national) drives most of the advantage.
Nebraska EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 11.3¢/kWh | $3.2/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $387 | $1,280 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $1,935 | $6,400 |
| EV fuel savings | $893/yr · $4,465 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: 11.3¢/kWh
4.8¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $8.48.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.2/gallon
$0.0 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $48.0 in Nebraska.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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