EV vs Gas in Mississippi: Yearly Cost (2026)
An electric car in Mississippi costs about $889 a year to run, including the $150 state EV fee, compared with $1,514 of gas for a 30 mpg car – the EV saves about $624 a year (31 of 51 for EV savings).
12,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, 85% home charging at 14.54¢/kWh, gas $3.78/gal (Gulf Coast (PADD 3) average). Change any number below.
Mississippi EV registration fee
| Battery-electric (BEV) | $150.00 / year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | $75.00 / year |
Statutory base, adjusted for inflation each July 1; the 2026 adjusted amount could not be confirmed.
Source: afdc.energy.gov, checked October 24, 2026. This fee is indexed or recently changed – confirm the current amount with your state DMV before relying on it.
Charging at home vs public chargers
Charging only at home, the EV would cost about $704 a year in Mississippi. Every 10% of miles moved to public fast chargers (about $0.48/kWh) adds roughly $123 a year. See the cost per charge for popular models in EV charging cost in Mississippi.
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Frequently asked questions
Is an EV cheaper than gas in Mississippi?
Yes. Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV costs about $889 ($739 of electricity plus the $150 state EV fee) versus $1,514 of gas for a 30 mpg car – a difference of $624 a year.
How much is the EV registration fee in Mississippi?
$150.00 a year for a battery-electric vehicle and $75.00 for a plug-in hybrid, on top of normal registration. Statutory base, adjusted for inflation each July 1; the 2026 adjusted amount could not be confirmed.
What gas price makes an EV and a gas car cost the same in Mississippi?
About $2.22 a gallon for a 30 mpg car, counting charging and the EV fee. Gas is currently $3.78 (Gulf Coast (PADD 3) average).
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.