EV vs Gas Cost in Delaware (2026)
Delaware electricity averages 14.9¢/kWh. Gas is $3.12/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $511/year vs $1,248/year for a 30 MPG gas car.
Annual savings
$737
per year
5-year savings
$3,685
fuel only
EV/mile
4.3¢
vs 10.4¢ gas
State rebate
$2,500
available
Delaware beats the national average
National average EV fuel savings: $728/year. Delaware comes in $9/year higher. Electricity at 14.9¢/kWh is 1.2¢ below the national average.
Delaware: EV vs gas full breakdown
| EV | Gas car (30 MPG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 14.9¢/kWh | $3.12/gal |
| Cost per mile | 4.3¢/mile | 10.4¢/mile |
| Annual fuel (12,000 mi) | $511 | $1,248 |
| 5-year fuel | $2,555 | $6,240 |
| Annual fuel savings | $737/yr · $3,685 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: 14.9¢/kWh · Gas: $3.12/gal · Delaware 2026 rates
Delaware EV incentives (2026)
State rebate: up to $2,500
Delaware Green Energy Program: $2,500 rebate for new BEV purchase. No income limit. Apply within 90 days of purchase.
Utility rebates
Delmarva Power offers $100 EV charger rebate.
Electricity: 14.9¢/kWh
1.2¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. A full 75 kWh battery charge costs $11.18.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.12/gallon
$0.08 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $46.8 in Delaware.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
EV charging availability in Delaware
Decent coveragePublic charging in Delaware covers major metro areas and interstate corridors. Rural coverage is improving. Home charging handles most daily needs.
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