EV vs Gas Cost in Pennsylvania (2026)
Pennsylvania electricity averages 16.5¢/kWh. Gas is $3.38/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $566/year vs $1,352/year for a 30 MPG gas car.
Annual savings
$786
per year
5-year savings
$3,930
fuel only
EV/mile
4.7¢
vs 11.3¢ gas
State rebate
$3,000
available
Pennsylvania beats the national average
National average EV fuel savings: $728/year. Pennsylvania comes in $58/year higher.
Pennsylvania: EV vs gas full breakdown
| EV | Gas car (30 MPG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 16.5¢/kWh | $3.38/gal |
| Cost per mile | 4.7¢/mile | 11.3¢/mile |
| Annual fuel (12,000 mi) | $566 | $1,352 |
| 5-year fuel | $2,830 | $6,760 |
| Annual fuel savings | $786/yr · $3,930 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: 16.5¢/kWh · Gas: $3.38/gal · Pennsylvania 2026 rates
Pennsylvania EV incentives (2026)
State rebate: up to $3,000
Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant: up to $3,000 for new BEV. Apply through PA Department of Environmental Protection.
Utility rebates
PECO and PPL Electric offer up to $500 EV charger rebates.
Electricity: 16.5¢/kWh
0.4¢ above the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. A full 75 kWh battery charge costs $12.38.
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 Pennsylvania.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
EV charging availability in Pennsylvania
Decent coveragePublic charging in Pennsylvania covers major metro areas and interstate corridors. Rural coverage is improving. Home charging handles most daily needs.
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