In NJ, electricity costs 0.22
In NJ, electricity costs 0.22 kilowatt-hour. Prius plug-in full charge cost 0.66 and gives 12 miles. To reach 50 miles, the plug-in needs be charged 4 times. However, the same plug-in can easily get 50 mpg in any speed. Local gas is $1.65/g at Costco. For the same 50-mile range, EV at 2.64 vs HV at 1.65. Also, HV alone can get 500 miles in one tank when doing long trips with 5 occupants. EV is not economical at current gas price in NJ.