EV vs Gas in Utah: Yearly Cost (2026)

An electric car in Utah costs about $873 a year to run, including the $180 state EV fee, compared with $1,787 of gas for a 30 mpg car – the EV saves about $914 a year (8 of 51 for EV savings).

12,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, 85% home charging at 13.12¢/kWh, gas $4.47/gal (Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) average). Change any number below.

EV per year (charging + EV fee)$873
Gas car fuel per year$1,787
EV saves per year$914
EV charging only$693
EV cost per mile$0.073
Gas cost per mile$0.149

Utah EV registration fee

Battery-electric (BEV)$180.00 / year
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)Varies – see note

Flat fee, or a road usage charge of 1.25¢ per mile capped at the fee. Hybrid amounts vary.

Source: www.roadusagechargeutah.org, 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 $680 a year in Utah. Every 10% of miles moved to public fast chargers (about $0.48/kWh) adds roughly $129 a year. See the cost per charge for popular models in EV charging cost in Utah.

Nearby states

  • Arizona: EV $766 vs gas $2,003 a year
  • Colorado: EV $908 vs gas $1,710 a year
  • Idaho: EV $853 vs gas $1,787 a year
  • Montana: EV $884 vs gas $1,787 a year
  • Nevada: EV $682 vs gas $2,003 a year
  • New Mexico: EV $789 vs gas $1,514 a year
  • Wyoming: EV $833 vs gas $1,787 a year

EV vs gas in every state

Frequently asked questions

Is an EV cheaper than gas in Utah?

Yes. Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV costs about $873 ($693 of electricity plus the $180 state EV fee) versus $1,787 of gas for a 30 mpg car – a difference of $914 a year.

How much is the EV registration fee in Utah?

$180.00 a year for a battery-electric vehicle, on top of normal registration. Flat fee, or a road usage charge of 1.25¢ per mile capped at the fee. Hybrid amounts vary.

What gas price makes an EV and a gas car cost the same in Utah?

About $2.18 a gallon for a 30 mpg car, counting charging and the EV fee. Gas is currently $4.47 (Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) 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.