EV vs gas cost in Minnesota
Current fuel prices: $4.02/gal gasoline (state average, week of 2026-08-31) and 17.52¢/kWh residential electricity (2026-06). Typical EV: 37 kWh/100mi.
Monthly fuel cost — 1,000 miles
Typical EV (home charging)
$65
$0.065/mi
25 MPG gas car
$161
$0.161/mi
30 MPG gas car
$134
$0.134/mi
35 MPG gas car
$115
$0.115/mi
Yearly savings with an EV in Minnesota
| Compared to | Fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | EV fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | Yearly saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 MPG gas car | $1,931 | $778 | $1,153 |
| 30 MPG gas car | $1,609 | $778 | $831 |
| 35 MPG gas car | $1,379 | $778 | $601 |
Minnesota fuel FAQ
Is an EV actually cheaper to fuel in Minnesota?
Yes. At $4.02/gal, a 30 MPG car costs $0.134 per mile in gas, while a typical EV costs $0.065 per mile charged at home (17.52¢/kWh). That's roughly $0.069 saved per mile — about $831 per year at 12,000 miles.
How much gas does the average driver use in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota gas expensive compared to other states?
Minnesota ranks #27 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.