Is an EV right for you in West Virginia?
Honest numbers for how you actually drive. EVs are cheap to run on the long commutes West Virginians rack up — and they have real drawbacks too: cold-weather range, towing, and few fast chargers in rural areas. We count both.
Does an EV fit your life?
4 questions. Honest, WV-specific answer.
1. Do you have a place to plug in at home — a garage, carport, or driveway outlet?
What 100 miles costs in West Virginia
A typical EV vs a 25-mpg gas car, winter included
100 miles costs about $18.14 in gas, $5.15 charging at home, and $19.07 at public fast chargers.
Where you charge matters more than which EV you pick.
No sign-up, nothing stored. Every number is sourced on State of the Data.
Why I built this: the case for EV adoption in the USA →
Plan your household →
Two cars, different drivers, road trips and towing — see what an EV would really cost, purchase price included.
Browse every EV →
Winter range, charging cost, and yearly savings for every model sold in WV.
Your utility's EV rates →
Appalachian Power, Mon Power, Potomac Edison, Wheeling Power — rates and rebates.
Quick answers →
The $200 WV fee, what happened to tax credits, chargers, hills, and cold.
New to EVs? Start with EV 101
Short, plain-English explainers with West Virginia numbers.