EV vs gas cost in Texas
Current fuel prices: $3.69/gal gasoline (state average, week of 2026-08-31) and 15.94¢/kWh residential electricity (2026-06). Typical EV: 37 kWh/100mi.
Monthly fuel cost — 1,000 miles
Typical EV (home charging)
$59
$0.059/mi
25 MPG gas car
$147
$0.147/mi
30 MPG gas car
$123
$0.123/mi
35 MPG gas car
$105
$0.105/mi
Yearly savings with an EV in Texas
| Compared to | Fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | EV fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | Yearly saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 MPG gas car | $1,769 | $708 | $1,061 |
| 30 MPG gas car | $1,474 | $708 | $766 |
| 35 MPG gas car | $1,263 | $708 | $556 |
Texas fuel FAQ
Is an EV actually cheaper to fuel in Texas?
Yes. At $3.69/gal, a 30 MPG car costs $0.123 per mile in gas, while a typical EV costs $0.059 per mile charged at home (15.94¢/kWh). That's roughly $0.064 saved per mile — about $766 per year at 12,000 miles.
How much gas does the average driver use in Texas?
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 Texas gas expensive compared to other states?
Texas ranks #1 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.