EV vs gas cost in Florida
Current fuel prices: $3.93/gal gasoline (state average, week of 2026-08-31) and 15.1¢/kWh residential electricity (2026-06). Typical EV: 37 kWh/100mi.
Monthly fuel cost — 1,000 miles
Typical EV (home charging)
$56
$0.056/mi
25 MPG gas car
$157
$0.157/mi
30 MPG gas car
$131
$0.131/mi
35 MPG gas car
$112
$0.112/mi
Yearly savings with an EV in Florida
| Compared to | Fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | EV fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | Yearly saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 MPG gas car | $1,885 | $670 | $1,215 |
| 30 MPG gas car | $1,571 | $670 | $901 |
| 35 MPG gas car | $1,347 | $670 | $676 |
Florida fuel FAQ
Is an EV actually cheaper to fuel in Florida?
Yes. At $3.93/gal, a 30 MPG car costs $0.131 per mile in gas, while a typical EV costs $0.056 per mile charged at home (15.1¢/kWh). That's roughly $0.075 saved per mile — about $901 per year at 12,000 miles.
How much gas does the average driver use in Florida?
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 Florida gas expensive compared to other states?
Florida ranks #13 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.