Cheapest EV Charging in the Washington, D.C. Metro
Where is EV charging cheapest in the Washington, D.C. Metro?
As of June 13, 2026, the city with the cheapest average EV charging in the Washington, D.C. Metro is Arlington at $0.05/kWh per kWh on average across 23 priced stations. We rank 7 Washington, D.C. Metro cities by their average published $/kWh below.
City figures are the average $/kWh as of June 13, 2026 across stations with published pricing. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cities Ranked by Average EV Charging Price in the Washington, D.C. Metro
| # | City | Avg $/kWh | Cheapest | Priced Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | $0.05/kWh | Free | 23 19 free |
| 2 | Rockville | $0.07/kWh | Free | 18 14 free |
| 3 | Alexandria | $0.08/kWh | Free | 11 7 free |
| 4 | Gaithersburg | $0.09/kWh | Free | 12 9 free |
| 5 | Columbia | $0.10/kWh | Free | 11 6 free |
| 6 | Washington | $0.10/kWh | Free | 49 34 free |
| 7 | Reston | $0.11/kWh | Free | 14 4 free |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city has the cheapest EV charging in the Washington, D.C. Metro?
As of June 13, 2026, Arlington has the lowest average published rate at $0.05/kWh per kWh across 23 priced stations.
How are Washington, D.C. Metro cities ranked for charging cost?
Each city's figure is the average of every station with a published $/kWh price in that city (cities need at least 3 priced stations to be ranked). Cities are sorted cheapest to most expensive.