EV vs Gas Savings in South Carolina (2026)
South Carolina electricity averages 13.0¢/kWh and gas runs $3.08/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $446/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1232/year.
Annual savings
$786
per year
5-year savings
$3,930
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$446
13.0¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,232
$3.08/gal
South Carolina beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. South Carolina comes in $58/year higher. The below-average electricity rate (13.0¢ vs 16.1¢ national) drives most of the advantage.
South Carolina EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 13.0¢/kWh | $3.08/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $446 | $1,232 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,230 | $6,160 |
| EV fuel savings | $786/yr · $3,930 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: 13.0¢/kWh
3.1¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $9.75.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.08/gallon
$0.12 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $46.2 in South Carolina.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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