EV vs Gas Cost in Maine (2026)
Maine electricity averages 22.8¢/kWh. Gas is $3.38/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $782/year vs $1,352/year for a 30 MPG gas car.
Annual savings
$570
per year
5-year savings
$2,850
fuel only
EV/mile
6.5¢
vs 11.3¢ gas
State rebate
$2,000
available
Maine trails the national average
National average EV fuel savings: $728/year. Maine comes in $158/year lower. Electricity at 22.8¢/kWh — 6.7¢ above average — cuts into the savings.
Maine: EV vs gas full breakdown
| EV | Gas car (30 MPG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 22.8¢/kWh | $3.38/gal |
| Cost per mile | 6.5¢/mile | 11.3¢/mile |
| Annual fuel (12,000 mi) | $782 | $1,352 |
| 5-year fuel | $3,910 | $6,760 |
| Annual fuel savings | $570/yr · $2,850 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: 22.8¢/kWh · Gas: $3.38/gal · Maine 2026 rates
Maine EV incentives (2026)
State rebate: up to $2,000
Maine Efficiency Maine EV Rebate: up to $2,000 for new BEV or PHEV. Income-based tiers up to $4,000. Apply at efficiencymaine.com.
Electricity: 22.8¢/kWh
6.7¢ above the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. A full 75 kWh battery charge costs $17.1.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.38/gallon
$0.18 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $50.7 in Maine.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
EV charging availability in Maine
Decent coveragePublic charging in Maine covers major metro areas and interstate corridors. Rural coverage is improving. Home charging handles most daily needs.
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