Kansas EV vs Gas Cost Calculator

At Kansas's average residential electricity rate of 15.13¢/kWh (EIA, May 2026), charging an EV that uses 30 kWh per 100 miles costs about $0.05 per 100 miles, or roughly $545/year for 12,000 miles of driving. Actual cost depends on your specific EV's efficiency and whether you charge at home or at a (typically pricier) public fast-charging station.

In most states, yes -- electricity is typically cheaper per mile than gasoline, even though EV efficiency and gas prices both vary. Use this calculator with your own vehicle's EPA-rated efficiency (from fueleconomy.gov) and your local gas price for an exact answer, since the size of the savings depends heavily on both numbers.

No -- this calculator isolates only the ongoing fuel/energy cost difference. It does not model vehicle purchase price, financing, insurance, maintenance, or any federal or state EV tax credit or rebate. The federal EV purchase tax credit's status has changed multiple times via legislation, so check irs.gov or fueleconomy.gov for current eligibility before assuming one applies.

Generally yes -- public Level 2 and DC fast charging typically cost more per kWh than residential electricity rates because they include the charging network's equipment, maintenance, and profit margin. This calculator uses your home residential rate by default; if you charge mostly at public stations, your real-world cost will be higher than shown here.

Kansas's average residential electricity price was 15.13¢/kWh in May 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Electric Power Monthly report (Table 5.6.A).