EV vs gas cost in Massachusetts
Current fuel prices: $4.24/gal gasoline (state average, week of 2026-08-31) and 29.61¢/kWh residential electricity (2026-06). Typical EV: 37 kWh/100mi.
Monthly fuel cost — 1,000 miles
Typical EV (home charging)
$110
$0.11/mi
25 MPG gas car
$169
$0.169/mi
30 MPG gas car
$141
$0.141/mi
35 MPG gas car
$121
$0.121/mi
Yearly savings with an EV in Massachusetts
| Compared to | Fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | EV fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | Yearly saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 MPG gas car | $2,034 | $1,315 | $719 |
| 30 MPG gas car | $1,695 | $1,315 | $380 |
| 35 MPG gas car | $1,453 | $1,315 | $138 |
Massachusetts fuel FAQ
Is an EV actually cheaper to fuel in Massachusetts?
Yes. At $4.24/gal, a 30 MPG car costs $0.141 per mile in gas, while a typical EV costs $0.11 per mile charged at home (29.61¢/kWh). That's roughly $0.032 saved per mile — about $380 per year at 12,000 miles.
How much gas does the average driver use in Massachusetts?
At 1,000 miles/month in a 30 MPG car, 33 gallons/month (400 gallons/year). The same miles in a typical EV use 370 kWh/month of electricity.
Is Massachusetts gas expensive compared to other states?
Massachusetts ranks #33 of 51 (1 = cheapest gas). The national spread runs from Texas at $3.69 to California at $5.63 per gallon. The higher your gas price, the faster an EV pays for its price premium.