Electric vehicle drivers in these states save over $2K per year on gas - USA Today - 爱游戏

• EV owners can save money on fuel and maintenance compared to gas-powered car owners. * A study found that EV drivers in Washington state save the most money compared to their gas-powered counterparts. High gas prices are prompting many car shoppers to reconsider electric cars, and it turns out EV drivers in some states may be saving more than their counterparts in other places. Electric vehicles accounted for 6.4% of all U.S. new car sales in the third quarter of 2026, up from 5.8% in the second quarter, according to Cox Automotive. This comes as the price of gas in the U.S. averaged $4.32 on Oct. 16, according to AAA. With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team took a look at data that was compiled by the Zero Emission Transportation Administration that compared the expenditures of a typical gas and electric Chevrolet Silverado to see which states would have the biggest savings.