EV vs Gas Savings in Utah (2026)
Utah electricity averages 10.5¢/kWh and gas runs $3.32/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $360/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1328/year.
Annual savings
$968
per year
5-year savings
$4,840
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$360
10.5¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,328
$3.32/gal
Utah beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Utah comes in $240/year higher. Cheap electricity (10.5¢/kWh) plus high gas ($3.32/gal) is a strong combination.
Utah EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 10.5¢/kWh | $3.32/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $360 | $1,328 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $1,800 | $6,640 |
| EV fuel savings | $968/yr · $4,840 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: 10.5¢/kWh
5.6¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $7.88.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.32/gallon
$0.12 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $49.8 in Utah.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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