EV vs Gas Savings in North Carolina (2026)
North Carolina electricity averages 13.5¢/kWh and gas runs $3.12/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $463/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1248/year.
Annual savings
$785
per year
5-year savings
$3,925
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$463
13.5¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,248
$3.12/gal
North Carolina beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. North Carolina comes in $57/year higher. The below-average electricity rate (13.5¢ vs 16.1¢ national) drives most of the advantage.
North Carolina EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 13.5¢/kWh | $3.12/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $463 | $1,248 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,315 | $6,240 |
| EV fuel savings | $785/yr · $3,925 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: 13.5¢/kWh
2.6¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $10.13.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.12/gallon
$0.08 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $46.8 in North Carolina.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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