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The $1,386 is more than enough to cover lodging for several extended weekend trips to the Delaware Beaches (Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany) during the peak summer season. Or it could fund annual passes/memberships to the state's famous historic estates and gardens, such as the Nemours Estate, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, and Hagley Museum.

North Carolinians are passionate about their college teams (Duke, UNC, NC State). With an EV savings of $1,358, they could buy several premium tickets for basketball or football games, or a season pass for a smaller sport. Or, if the beach is calling your name, you could enjoy multiple weekend Outer Banks beach rentals for a few days of relaxation by the ocean.

With an EV savings of $1,293, you could use that savings to cover over 40 tickets to museums like the Country Music Hall of Fame ($30+) or the Ryman Auditorium self-guided tour ($20+). Or, purchase season passes to Dollywood for a family of four (or close to it, depending on the pass tier). You could even get 8-12 tickets to a show at the Grand Ole Opry ($40+ each)!

With an EV savings of $1,376, you could buy four Florida Parks Bronze Pass (Annual Pass to four unique theme parks) for a family of four for about $1,000. This gives your family a full year of access to the four major Florida parks, leaving you with more than $300 in leftover savings!

That amount can significantly offset the cost of a major ski resort pass (like an Epic Local or Ikon Base Pass, which are often over $800-$1,000) or fully cover a local mountain season pass (e.g., Eldora or Loveland). Or, it could cover a substantial amount of E-470 or I-25 Express Lane tolls for a heavy commuter, effectively paying for a year of faster travel.

The Chicago area has notoriously high commuting costs (tolls, parking, and gas taxes). Switching to an EV eliminates gas costs, and the savings could cover a full year of CTA 30-day passes ($75 each), making public transit free for an #Illinois resident. It could also cover a significant portion of downtown parking costs, which can easily exceed $200 per month if not covered by your employer.

Ohio is dominated by sports, especially football. The $1,321 could go toward season tickets to an NFL Team (Browns or Bengals), covering a substantial portion of the annual cost, or multiple premium tickets or a large chunk of a season pass for The Ohio State Buckeyes football games. (The average single game ticket price is often over $200 for major matchups.) Or, it could pay for season passes to the famous Cedar Point or Kings Island for a family, providing year-round entertainment for several years.

While the average rent is around $1,680, areas like Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring have rents soaring well over $2,000. The savings can be a consistent buffer against these high rent or mortgage payments. Or, you could purchase a family membership to the National Aquarium in Baltimore or the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Driving electric isn't just good for the planet, it’s great for your wallet, Wisconsin! The average EV driver in Wisconsin saves $2,074 annually on maintenance and fuel. To put that in perspective, that’s enough to cover an annual State Park Pass for the next 74 years.

With an average EV savings of $1,052, New Yorkers could cover their monthly Wi-Fi/internet bill (typically $60-$100), offset a portion of their electricity/heating bill (averaging $150-$250 monthly), or even fund nearly a year's worth of an unlimited MTA MetroCard ($132/month)!

Switching to an EV could save you an average of $1,327 in Kentucky! That's enough to turn a regular weekend into a Kentucky themed adventure. Your savings could cover The Derby Experience: Get General Admission for two plus two tickets for a premium experience like the Bourbon and Bridles tour at the Kentucky Derby Museum! Follow that up with admission for a family of four to the Grand Avenue Tour at Mammoth Cave and tickets to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory! And you'd still have money leftover!

New Jerseyans could save $1,192 annually switching to an EV! Your annual EV savings could comfortably cover a two-night weekend stay in Cape May, especially during the shoulder seasons. This leaves room in the budget for dining out and enjoying local attractions like the Cape May Lighthouse while still having some cash left over!

Texans can save $1,199 annually by switching to an EV. A weekend in San Antonio is well within reach with your EV savings; you could comfortably afford a two-night stay in the city’s nicer hotels, and enhance your trip with a scenic GO RIO River Cruise, with adult tickets costing about $15.50 and children's tickets around $9.50, making it an affordable and iconic addition to your getaway. And you’ll still have some money left over!

An EV can save a Hawaiian $1,213 annually in fuel and maintenance costs. Many hotels offer kama'āina (local resident) discounts, making a 2-3 night stay at a beautiful property in areas like Ko Olina, Wailea, or the North Shore possible with the savings. Can your gas car do that?

How much can Arizona residents save by driving an electric vehicle? Quite a bit! Arizona’s typically higher than average gas prices equate to more savings when you switch to an EV!

How much can Georgia residents save by driving an electric vehicle? A lot, because electricity costs significantly less than gasoline or diesel fuel. And EVs require little maintenance.

EVs are cheaper to own. Drivers in Michigan can save an estimated $824 annually. That's enough to drive across the Mackinac Bridge 206 times!

Californians could save over $1,400 annually by switching to an EV!