EV vs Gas Savings in New Hampshire (2026)
New Hampshire electricity averages 19.5¢/kWh and gas runs $3.75/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $669/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1500/year.
Annual savings
$831
per year
5-year savings
$4,155
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$669
19.5¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,500
$3.75/gal
New Hampshire beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. New Hampshire comes in $103/year higher.
New Hampshire EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 19.5¢/kWh | $3.75/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $669 | $1,500 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $3,345 | $7,500 |
| EV fuel savings | $831/yr · $4,155 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: 19.5¢/kWh
3.4¢ above the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $14.63.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.75/gallon
$0.55 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $56.25 in New Hampshire.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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