EV vs Gas Cost in Oregon (2026)
Oregon electricity averages 12.0¢/kWh. Gas is $3.78/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $411/year vs $1,512/year for a 30 MPG gas car.
Annual savings
$1,101
per year
5-year savings
$5,505
fuel only
EV/mile
3.4¢
vs 12.6¢ gas
State rebate
$7,500
available
Oregon beats the national average
National average EV fuel savings: $728/year. Oregon comes in $373/year higher. Cheap electricity (12.0¢/kWh) and high gas ($3.78/gal) — strong combination for EV owners.
Oregon: EV vs gas full breakdown
| EV | Gas car (30 MPG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 12.0¢/kWh | $3.78/gal |
| Cost per mile | 3.4¢/mile | 12.6¢/mile |
| Annual fuel (12,000 mi) | $411 | $1,512 |
| 5-year fuel | $2,055 | $7,560 |
| Annual fuel savings | $1,101/yr · $5,505 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: 12.0¢/kWh · Gas: $3.78/gal · Oregon 2026 rates
Oregon EV incentives (2026)
State rebate: up to $7,500
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program: up to $7,500 for income-qualified, $2,500 standard. Apply at oregoncleanvehiclerebate.org.
HOV lane access
EVs can use carpool lanes solo in Oregon.
Electricity: 12.0¢/kWh
4.1¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. A full 75 kWh battery charge costs $9.0.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $3.78/gallon
$0.58 above the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $56.7 in Oregon.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
EV charging availability in Oregon
Well-coveredOregon 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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