A new study by Zutobi has revealed the most affordable states to run an EV, with Utah ranking 3rd, with an estimated $2.51 per 100 miles and $5.90 to charge.
You can view the full research by clicking here: https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/the-electric-vehicle-miles-report
Best states to run an EV
| Rank | State | Average price of electricity($ per kWh) | Estimated cost to charge | Estimated cost per 100 miles | Miles per $100 |
| 1 | Washington | 0.1022 | $5.88 | $2.50 | 3,998.98 |
| 1 | Idaho | 0.1022 | $5.88 | $2.50 | 3,998.98 |
| 3 | Utah | 0.1026 | $5.90 | $2.51 | 3,983.39 |
| 4 | North Dakota | 0.1091 | $6.27 | $2.67 | 3,746.06 |
| 5 | Nebraska | 0.1097 | $6.31 | $2.68 | 3,725.58 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 0.1097 | $6.31 | $2.68 | 3,725.58 |
| 7 | Missouri | 0.1102 | $6.34 | $2.70 | 3,708.67 |
| 8 | Oregon | 0.1141 | $6.56 | $2.79 | 3,581.91 |
| 9 | Montana | 0.1142 | $6.57 | $2.79 | 3,578.77 |
| 10 | Arkansas | 0.1153 | $6.63 | $2.82 | 3,544.63 |
- Washington and Idaho were found to be the most affordable states to run an EV, with an estimated cost of $2.50 per 100 miles. Utah followed closely behind, with $2.51 per 100 miles.
- Amazingly, all of the top ten most affordable states to run an EV, have an estimated cost of less than $3 per 100 miles.
- Hawaii was named the least affordable state to run an EV, with an estimated cost of $8.31 per 100 miles, a whopping $5.81 difference to the most affordable state. California followed next, with an estimated cost of $5.81 per 100 miles.
Further findings:
- Tesla was named the most affordable EV to run, with the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor having over 3,000 miles per $100. This was followed by the original Tesla Model 3 coming in second place, with 2,894 miles per $100.
- The Hyundai IONIQ Electric ranked as the third most affordable EV, with 2,866 miles per $100. The Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh came in sixth place with 2,800 miles per $100.
- Fiat500e was another popular brand featured in the study. The Fiat 500e Hatchback 24 kWh came in fourth place for the most affordable EV, with 2,826 miles per $100. The Fiat500e Hatchback 42 kWh came in tenth place with 2,753 miles per $100.
You can view the full research by clicking here: https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/the-electric-vehicle-miles-report