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2025 Lucid Air
$500/yr EPA fuel cost · 512 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $42/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
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Electric cars in Washington
Some of the cheapest, cleanest power in America (14.91¢/kWh hydro). These efficient EVs make the most of it.
Washington charging snapshot
Residential electricity: 14.91¢/kWh (13 cheapest of 51) → $51 per 1,000 miles in a median-efficiency EV.
For comparison, a 30-mpg gas car at $3.20/gal costs $106.67 per 1,000 miles. In Washington, the EV costs $51 — $56 less. EIA June 2026 residential average; EV at 34 kWh/100 mi.
Residential electricity: 14.91¢/kWh (13 cheapest of 51) → $51 per 1,000 miles in a median-efficiency EV.
For comparison, a 30-mpg gas car at $3.20/gal costs $106.67 per 1,000 miles. In Washington, the EV costs $51 — $56 less. EIA June 2026 residential average; EV at 34 kWh/100 mi.
Washington EV incentives
No statewide EV purchase incentive found
Our October 2026 review found no active state-level EV purchase rebate or tax credit here. Check your electric utility for charger rebates and time-of-use rates — and run your ZIP in our incentive calculator to be sure.
Programs change — confirm current rules with the program administrator before buying. Federal EV tax credits ended Sept 30, 2025.
Cheapest EVs to run in Washington
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 342 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
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2026 Tesla Model 3
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 363 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
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2026 Tesla Model Y
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 357 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
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2026 Toyota bZ
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 314 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
Full specs →Questions, answered
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Washington?
About $51 per 1,000 miles at the EIA residential average of 14.91¢/kWh (median EV efficiency, June 2026).
Does Washington have an EV rebate?
See the programs above. No statewide purchase incentive was found in our October 2026 review — check utility programs instead.
What is the best EV for Washington?
The 2025 Lucid Air: $500/yr EPA fuel cost, the lowest of any EV we track.
Other states: California · Texas · Florida · New York · New Jersey · Illinois · Colorado · Massachusetts · Virginia
Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, June 2026 residential average (preliminary). Incentives verified October 2026.