EV vs Gas in Florida: Yearly Cost (2026)
An electric car in Florida costs about $755 a year to run (no state EV fee), compared with $1,592 of gas for a 30 mpg car – the EV saves about $837 a year (10 of 51 for EV savings).
12,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, 85% home charging at 15.03¢/kWh, gas $3.98/gal. Change any number below.
Florida EV registration fee
| Battery-electric (BEV) | None |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
No EV registration surcharge has been enacted.
Source: taxfoundation.org, checked October 24, 2026.
Charging at home vs public chargers
Charging only at home, the EV would cost about $573 a year in Florida. Every 10% of miles moved to public fast chargers (about $0.48/kWh) adds roughly $122 a year. See the cost per charge for popular models in EV charging cost in Florida.
Nearby states
- Delaware: EV $977 vs gas $1,725 a year
- District of Columbia: EV $1,085 vs gas $1,725 a year
- Georgia: EV $1,034 vs gas $1,544 a year
- Maryland: EV $1,087 vs gas $1,725 a year
- North Carolina: EV $974 vs gas $1,544 a year
- South Carolina: EV $829 vs gas $1,544 a year
- Virginia: EV $972 vs gas $1,544 a year
- West Virginia: EV $979 vs gas $1,544 a year
Frequently asked questions
Is an EV cheaper than gas in Florida?
Yes. Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV costs about $755 ($755 of electricity) versus $1,592 of gas for a 30 mpg car – a difference of $837 a year.
How much is the EV registration fee in Florida?
Florida has no extra EV registration fee in 2026. No EV registration surcharge has been enacted.
What gas price makes an EV and a gas car cost the same in Florida?
About $1.89 a gallon for a 30 mpg car, counting charging and the EV fee. Gas is currently $3.98.
Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly (July 2026). Gasoline: EIA weekly retail prices, week of 2026-10-19. Estimates only; excludes purchase price, insurance and maintenance.