EV vs Gas Savings in Virginia (2026)
Virginia electricity averages 14.0¢/kWh and gas runs $3.18/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $480/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1272/year.
Annual savings
$792
per year
5-year savings
$3,960
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$480
14.0¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,272
$3.18/gal
Virginia beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Virginia comes in $64/year higher. The below-average electricity rate (14.0¢ vs 16.1¢ national) drives most of the advantage.
Virginia EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 14.0¢/kWh | $3.18/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $480 | $1,272 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,400 | $6,360 |
| EV fuel savings | $792/yr · $3,960 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: 14.0¢/kWh
2.1¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $10.5.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.18/gallon
$0.02 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $47.7 in Virginia.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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