How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV?
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Charging an EV at home costs about $5.45 per 100 miles at the U.S. average home rate of 18.2¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Public Level 2 stations that list a per-kWh price charge a median $0.35/kWh, and DC fast stations $0.50/kWh, about $15.00 per 100 miles, from 2,436 station prices we track.
Your monthly charging cost
- All at home
- $54.48
- All at fast chargers
- $150.00
- Gas (30 mpg, $3.50)
- $116.67
At 30 kWh per 100 miles. Full calculator with your own car and gas price
Home vs Level 2 vs DC fast charging
| Where | Price | Per 100 miles | Per 300 miles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home (Level 1 or 2) | $0.18/kWh | $5.45 | $16.34 | U.S. average residential rate, EIA August 2026 |
| Public Level 2 | $0.35/kWh | $10.50 | $31.50 | Median of 1,576 stations that list a per-kWh price |
| DC fast charging | $0.50/kWh | $15.00 | $45.00 | Median of 860 stations that list a per-kWh price |
Prices are per kWh delivered. Many public stations also charge by the minute, add a session fee, or post prices only in their app, so check the station before you plug in.
Price per kWh by network
Of 95,870 stations we track, 2,436 publish a per-kWh price. These networks have at least 15 of them. Big networks that price in their app, such as ChargePoint, Electrify America and EVgo, rarely publish a per-kWh figure, so they don't appear here.
| Network | Chargers | Median | Middle half | Stations priced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmpUp | Level 2 | $0.30 | $0.20–$0.40 | 378 |
| Tesla | DC fast | $0.57 | $0.50–$0.65 | 310 |
| Independent (no network) | Both | $0.40 | $0.28–$0.49 | 253 |
| Blink Network | Level 2 | $0.22 | $0.18–$0.30 | 240 |
| EnviroSpark | Level 2 | $0.40 | $0.40–$0.40 | 188 |
| PowerFlex | Level 2 | $0.45 | $0.29–$0.45 | 108 |
| FPL EVolution | DC fast | $0.30 | $0.30–$0.30 | 96 |
| EVOLV Charging | DC fast | $0.65 | $0.55–$0.65 | 73 |
| Applegreen Electric | DC fast | $0.64 | $0.58–$0.64 | 73 |
| SWTCH Energy | Level 2 | $0.36 | $0.35–$0.40 | 61 |
| Stay-N-Charge | Level 2 | $0.45 | $0.45–$0.45 | 55 |
| Autel | Both | $0.39 | $0.30–$0.45 | 54 |
| Loop | Level 2 | $0.35 | $0.15–$0.40 | 53 |
| Universal EV Chargers | Level 2 | $0.49 | $0.49–$0.49 | 52 |
| KWEV | Level 2 | $0.35 | $0.30–$0.45 | 44 |
| Walmart | DC fast | $0.46 | $0.43–$0.47 | 42 |
| Nayax Energy | DC fast | $0.50 | $0.49–$0.50 | 40 |
| EVoke Systems | Level 2 | $0.40 | $0.35–$0.49 | 38 |
| EVmatch | Level 2 | $0.24 | $0.20–$0.38 | 35 |
| Kwik Charge | DC fast | $0.52 | $0.45–$0.52 | 23 |
| ChargePoint | Level 2 | $0.28 | $0.25–$0.30 | 20 |
| Chargie | Level 2 | $0.24 | $0.24–$0.39 | 18 |
| Enertech | Level 2 | $0.30 | $0.30–$0.30 | 18 |
| InCharge | DC fast | $0.47 | $0.45–$0.48 | 16 |
| Epic Charging | Level 2 | $0.38 | $0.35–$0.40 | 16 |
| itselectric | Level 2 | $0.39 | $0.39–$0.39 | 16 |
| US Supercharge | Both | $0.15 | $0.12–$0.17 | 16 |
Cost to charge an EV at home, by state
Average residential electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A (August 2026), refreshed monthly. Your own rate may differ, especially on a time-of-use plan.
| State | Home rate | Per 100 miles | 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $4.90 | $48.99 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $8.82 | $88.23 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $4.51 | $45.15 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $4.31 | $43.11 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $8.92 | $89.25 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $5.15 | $51.51 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $7.35 | $73.53 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $5.61 | $56.10 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $7.79 | $77.94 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $4.50 | $44.97 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $4.77 | $47.70 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $14.15 | $141.54 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $4.01 | $40.11 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $5.80 | $57.96 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $5.11 | $51.06 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $5.12 | $51.18 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $4.64 | $46.41 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $4.14 | $41.40 |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $3.86 | $38.61 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $9.63 | $96.33 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $6.42 | $64.20 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $9.14 | $91.44 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $6.90 | $68.97 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $5.16 | $51.60 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $4.33 | $43.29 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $4.81 | $48.06 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $4.67 | $46.71 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $4.06 | $40.62 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $3.82 | $38.16 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $8.29 | $82.92 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $7.38 | $73.83 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $4.95 | $49.53 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $8.59 | $85.95 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $4.48 | $44.85 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $3.99 | $39.93 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $5.81 | $58.14 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $4.45 | $44.46 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $4.78 | $47.76 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $6.53 | $65.31 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $8.45 | $84.54 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $4.73 | $47.28 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $4.54 | $45.45 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $4.03 | $40.26 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $4.77 | $47.73 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $3.99 | $39.93 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $7.15 | $71.52 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $5.29 | $52.92 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $4.39 | $43.89 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $4.89 | $48.93 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $5.82 | $58.23 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $4.33 | $43.29 |
What will your road trip cost?
Will I Make It shows where your car would stop to charge on any route, on today's weather and in January and July. Price the stops with the network table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV?
At home, about $5.45 per 100 miles at the U.S. average residential rate. At public stations that list a per-kWh price, the median is $0.35/kWh on Level 2 and $0.50/kWh on DC fast chargers, about $15.00 per 100 miles. We price miles at 30 kWh per 100 miles.
How much does a charging station charge per kWh?
Across 2,436 stations that publish a per-kWh price, DC fast chargers' middle half runs $0.44–$0.62/kWh and Level 2's $0.25–$0.45/kWh. Many stations price by the minute or session instead, or post prices only in their app.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV at home?
Almost always. At the U.S. average home rate, a kWh costs $0.18, against a $0.50 median at DC fast stations. Home charging also lets you use cheaper overnight rates if your utility offers them.
Which state has the cheapest electricity for charging an EV at home?
By EIA's August 2026 residential rates, Nevada is cheapest at 12.7¢/kWh ($3.82 per 100 miles) and Hawaii the most expensive at 47.2¢/kWh ($14.15 per 100 miles).
How much does it cost to fully charge an electric car?
For a 75 kWh battery from empty, about $13.62 at the U.S. average home rate and about $37.50 at the median DC fast price. In practice you rarely charge from empty, and fast chargers slow down past 80%.
Is charging an EV cheaper than gas?
Usually. At $3.50 a gallon and 30 mpg, 100 miles of gas costs $11.67. That's more than home charging in every state, and close to DC fast charging at the median price.
What does a road trip in an EV cost?
Use Will I Make It: pick your car and route and it shows where you'd stop to charge. Multiply the kWh you add by the station's price, or use the calculator on this page for a monthly estimate.