EV vs Gas Cost in Connecticut (2026)
Connecticut electricity averages 27.5¢/kWh. Gas is $3.45/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $943/year vs $1,380/year for a 30 MPG gas car.
Annual savings
$437
per year
5-year savings
$2,185
fuel only
EV/mile
7.9¢
vs 11.5¢ gas
State rebate
$7,500
available
Connecticut trails the national average
National average EV fuel savings: $728/year. Connecticut comes in $291/year lower. Electricity at 27.5¢/kWh — 11.4¢ above average — cuts into the savings.
Connecticut: EV vs gas full breakdown
| EV | Gas car (30 MPG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 27.5¢/kWh | $3.45/gal |
| Cost per mile | 7.9¢/mile | 11.5¢/mile |
| Annual fuel (12,000 mi) | $943 | $1,380 |
| 5-year fuel | $4,715 | $6,900 |
| Annual fuel savings | $437/yr · $2,185 over 5 years | |
3.5 mi/kWh EV efficiency · 30 MPG gas car · home charging · 2026 EIA electricity rates and GasBuddy gas prices
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Electricity: 27.5¢/kWh · Gas: $3.45/gal · Connecticut 2026 rates
Connecticut EV incentives (2026)
State rebate: up to $7,500
CHEAPR (Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate): up to $7,500 for income-qualified buyers, $3,000 standard. Apply through CHEAPR program online.
HOV lane access
EVs can use carpool lanes solo in Connecticut.
Electricity: 27.5¢/kWh
11.4¢ above the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. A full 75 kWh battery charge costs $20.63.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.45/gallon
$0.25 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $51.75 in Connecticut.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
EV charging availability in Connecticut
Well-coveredConnecticut has strong public charging infrastructure — DC fast chargers, Tesla Superchargers, and Level 2 stations are widely available along major corridors and in urban areas.
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