EV vs Gas Cost in New York (2026)
New York electricity averages 23.1¢/kWh. Gas is $3.62/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $792/year vs $1,448/year for a 30 MPG gas car.
Annual savings
$656
per year
5-year savings
$3,280
fuel only
EV/mile
6.6¢
vs 12.1¢ gas
State rebate
$2,000
available
New York trails the national average
National average EV fuel savings: $728/year. New York comes in $72/year lower. Electricity at 23.1¢/kWh — 7.0¢ above average — cuts into the savings.
New York: EV vs gas full breakdown
| EV | Gas car (30 MPG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 23.1¢/kWh | $3.62/gal |
| Cost per mile | 6.6¢/mile | 12.1¢/mile |
| Annual fuel (12,000 mi) | $792 | $1,448 |
| 5-year fuel | $3,960 | $7,240 |
| Annual fuel savings | $656/yr · $3,280 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: 23.1¢/kWh · Gas: $3.62/gal · New York 2026 rates
New York EV incentives (2026)
State rebate: up to $2,000
NY Drive Clean Rebate: up to $2,000 for new BEV. Income limit of $150K single / $300K joint. Rebate applied at dealership.
HOV lane access
EVs can use carpool lanes solo in New York.
Electricity: 23.1¢/kWh
7.0¢ above the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. A full 75 kWh battery charge costs $17.33.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.62/gallon
$0.42 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $54.3 in New York.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
EV charging availability in New York
Decent coveragePublic charging in New York covers major metro areas and interstate corridors. Rural coverage is improving. Home charging handles most daily needs.
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