EV vs gas cost in Minnesota
Regular gas is $4.25 a gallon (state average, week of 2026-10-19) and home electricity is 17.2¢/kWh (2026-08). A typical EV (31.5 kWh per 100 miles) saves about $1,050 a year against a 30 MPG car.
Gas is down 0.7¢ since last week. Prices for the week of October 19, 2026.
Fuel cost for 1,000 miles a month
| Car | Per mile | Per month | Per year | EV saves per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical EV, home charging | $0.054 | $54 | $650 | – |
| 25 MPG gas car | $0.170 | $170 | $2,040 | $1,390 |
| 30 MPG gas car | $0.142 | $142 | $1,700 | $1,050 |
| 35 MPG gas car | $0.121 | $121 | $1,457 | $807 |
Questions about EV vs gas in Minnesota
Is an EV cheaper to fuel in Minnesota?
Yes. At $4.25/gal a 30 MPG car costs $0.142 per mile in gas. A typical EV charged at home costs $0.054 per mile at 17.2¢/kWh. Over 12,000 miles that is $1,050 a year.
How much fuel does a typical driver use?
At 1,000 miles a month a 30 MPG car burns 33 gallons a month, 400 a year. A typical EV uses 315 kWh of electricity for the same miles.
Is gas in Minnesota expensive compared with other states?
Minnesota ranks #27 of 51, where 1 is the cheapest gas. Prices run from $3.81 in Texas to $6.15 in California. The higher the gas price, the sooner an EV's purchase premium pays back.