Virginia · 2026 prices
How much does an EV save in Virginia?
In Virginia, gas runs about $3.20/gal (28th-highest of 51, below the U.S. average) and home electricity about 14¢/kWh (below average). Charge an efficient EV at home and you can save roughly $860 a year on fuel versus a typical 30-mpg gas car — here's the breakdown by model.
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Prices & figures reviewed July 2026
EV fuel savings in Virginia, by model
Annual fuel cost for each EV, charging at home at Virginia's average electricity price, and what you'd save versus a typical 30-mpg gas car driving 12,000 miles a year. Tap a car for its full comparison.
| Electric car | Efficiency | EV fuel / yr | You save / yr* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 4 mi/kWh | $420 | $860/yr |
| Lucid Air | 3.8 mi/kWh | $442 | $838/yr |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 3.7 mi/kWh | $454 | $826/yr |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 3.6 mi/kWh | $467 | $813/yr |
| Volvo EX30 | 3.6 mi/kWh | $467 | $813/yr |
| Tesla Model Y | 3.5 mi/kWh | $480 | $800/yr |
| Nissan Leaf | 3.5 mi/kWh | $480 | $800/yr |
| BMW i4 | 3.4 mi/kWh | $494 | $786/yr |
| Polestar 2 | 3.3 mi/kWh | $509 | $771/yr |
| Chevy Equinox EV | 3.2 mi/kWh | $525 | $755/yr |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 3.2 mi/kWh | $525 | $755/yr |
| Kia EV6 | 3.2 mi/kWh | $525 | $755/yr |
| Tesla Model X | 3 mi/kWh | $560 | $720/yr |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 3 mi/kWh | $560 | $720/yr |
| Nissan Ariya | 3 mi/kWh | $560 | $720/yr |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 3 mi/kWh | $560 | $720/yr |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 3 mi/kWh | $560 | $720/yr |
| Toyota bZ4X | 3 mi/kWh | $560 | $720/yr |
| Honda Prologue | 3 mi/kWh | $560 | $720/yr |
| Subaru Solterra | 2.9 mi/kWh | $579 | $701/yr |
| Cadillac Lyriq | 2.8 mi/kWh | $600 | $680/yr |
| BMW iX | 2.8 mi/kWh | $600 | $680/yr |
| Kia EV9 | 2.6 mi/kWh | $646 | $634/yr |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 2.2 mi/kWh | $764 | $516/yr |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 2 mi/kWh | $840 | $440/yr |
| Rivian R1T | 2 mi/kWh | $840 | $440/yr |
| Chevy Silverado EV | 2 mi/kWh | $840 | $440/yr |
| Rivian R1S | 1.9 mi/kWh | $884 | $396/yr |
| GMC Hummer EV | 1.5 mi/kWh | $1,120 | $160/yr |
*Versus a 30-mpg gas car at $3.20/gal and 12,000 mi/yr, charging at home at 14¢/kWh. A gas car at that rate costs about $1,280/yr in fuel. Public DC fast-charging costs more — your mix matters. Estimates for guidance; use the calculator for your exact case.
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When you come out ahead
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What affects your real savings
- Where you charge. Home charging at Virginia's 14¢/kWh is the cheap case; leaning on public fast-charging narrows the gap.
- Your miles. More driving means bigger annual savings — the table assumes 12,000 mi/yr.
- The gas car you're replacing. Swapping a thirsty SUV or truck saves far more than replacing an efficient hybrid.
- The EV's price. Fuel savings repay the higher sticker over time — add both prices in the calculator for the break-even. Note the federal EV tax credit ended Sept 30, 2025; check any current Virginia state or utility incentives.
EV savings in Virginia: common questions
How much does an EV save in Virginia?
With Virginia gas around $3.20/gal and home electricity about 14¢/kWh, an efficient EV charged at home saves roughly $860 a year in fuel versus a typical 30-mpg gas car at 12,000 miles. The Tesla Model 3 tops the table here.
What does it cost to charge an EV in Virginia?
At Virginia's average home rate of 14¢/kWh, a 3.5 mi/kWh EV costs about 4¢ per mile to charge at home — far less per mile than gas at $3.20/gal. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so your home/public mix matters.
Did the federal EV tax credit change the math in Virginia?
The federal $7,500 EV tax credit ended September 30, 2025, so it no longer offsets an EV's price. Any current Virginia state or utility incentive still can — enter only that in the calculator's break-even, not the expired federal credit.