EV vs Gas Savings in Wisconsin (2026)
Wisconsin electricity averages 14.5¢/kWh and gas runs $3.22/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $497/year in fuel. A 30 MPG gas car costs $1288/year.
Annual savings
$791
per year
5-year savings
$3,955
fuel only
EV fuel/yr
$497
14.5¢/kWh
Gas fuel/yr
$1,288
$3.22/gal
Wisconsin beats the national average
The national average EV fuel savings is $728/year. Wisconsin comes in $63/year higher. Cheap electricity (14.5¢/kWh) plus high gas ($3.22/gal) is a strong combination.
Wisconsin EV vs gas: the full cost breakdown
| EV | Gas car | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 14.5¢/kWh | $3.22/gal |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost (12,000 mi) | $497 | $1,288 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $2,485 | $6,440 |
| EV fuel savings | $791/yr · $3,955 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: 14.5¢/kWh
1.6¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. At this rate, charging a 75 kWh battery pack from empty costs $10.88.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.22/gallon
$0.02 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $48.3 in Wisconsin.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
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