EV vs Gas in Wyoming: Yearly Cost (2026)

An electric car in Wyoming costs about $833 a year to run, including the $100 state EV fee, compared with $1,787 of gas for a 30 mpg car – the EV saves about $954 a year (5 of 51 for EV savings).

12,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, 85% home charging at 14.36¢/kWh, gas $4.47/gal (Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) average). Change any number below.

EV per year (charging + EV fee)$833
Gas car fuel per year$1,787
EV saves per year$954
EV charging only$733
EV cost per mile$0.069
Gas cost per mile$0.149

Wyoming EV registration fee

Battery-electric (BEV)$100.00 / year
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)$50.00 / year

Cut from $200/$100 effective July 1, 2026.

Source: www.ncsl.org, checked October 24, 2026.

Charging at home vs public chargers

Charging only at home, the EV would cost about $647 a year in Wyoming. Every 10% of miles moved to public fast chargers (about $0.48/kWh) adds roughly $124 a year. See the cost per charge for popular models in EV charging cost in Wyoming.

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
  • Utah: EV $873 vs gas $1,787 a year

EV vs gas in every state

Frequently asked questions

Is an EV cheaper than gas in Wyoming?

Yes. Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV costs about $833 ($733 of electricity plus the $100 state EV fee) versus $1,787 of gas for a 30 mpg car – a difference of $954 a year.

How much is the EV registration fee in Wyoming?

$100.00 a year for a battery-electric vehicle and $50.00 for a plug-in hybrid, on top of normal registration. Cut from $200/$100 effective July 1, 2026.

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

About $2.08 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.