EV vs Gas Savings in Vermont (2026)
Vermont electricity averages 19.2¢/kWh and gas runs $3.7/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $658/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1480/year.
Annual savings
$822
per year
5-year savings
$4,110
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$658
19.2¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,480
$3.7/gal
Vermont beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Vermont comes in $94/year higher.
Vermont EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 19.2¢/kWh | $3.7/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $658 | $1,480 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $3,290 | $7,400 |
| EV fuel savings | $822/yr · $4,110 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: 19.2¢/kWh
3.1¢ above the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $14.4.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.7/gallon
$0.5 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $55.5 in Vermont.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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