South Carolina · 14.2¢/kWh · $3.05/gal
EV savings in South Carolina
Electricity costs 14.2¢/kWh and gas runs $3.05/gal in South Carolina. A Model Y vs RAV4 saves roughly $896/yr at 15,000 miles.
14.2¢/kWh
EV electricity rate
$3.05/gal
Gas price
$629
Model Y annual cost
$1,525
RAV4 annual cost
6,902 lbs
CO₂ saved / yr
South Carolina context
See how local rates move the savings number
South Carolina's electricity and gas prices are only part of the story. Vehicle efficiency, home charging, and mileage can swing the yearly total fast.
EV savings · real examples
EV model
Location
Saves / yr
Model Y LR
Los Angeles, California
$1,847
⚡
EVs have ~20 moving parts vs 2,000+ in a gas engine
vs equivalent gas car · 13,500 mi/yr
live
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United States · 16.2¢/kWh · $3.42/gal
An EV would save you
$716
per year, in United States
$1,539Gas car / yr
$824EV / yr
46%Lower cost
Cost of fuel · 13,500 mi/yr16.2¢/kWh · $3.42/gal
Gas car$1,539/yr
EV$824/yr
Annual savings
$716
Model Y Long Range AWD vs Toyota RAV4
Monthly savings
$60
5-year savings
$3,578
CO₂ saved
5,633 lbs
2.6 metric tons / yr
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Annual miles13,500 mi
Charged at home80%
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How South Carolina compares
| Metric | South Carolina | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity rate | 14.2¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Gas price | $3.05/gal | $3.45/gal |
| Annual EV cost (15k mi, 80% home) | $629 | $900 |
| Annual gas cost (15k mi, RAV4) | $1,525 | $2,588 |
| Annual savings | $896 | $1,688 |