What does charging your EV cost per month?

Pick your car and state for a monthly estimate. Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.

Where the numbers come from: EPA efficiency ratings, the EIA's average residential electricity rate for your state (updated monthly), and EIA weekly gas prices. How we calculate

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Your numbers

Your EV

Year

Make

Model and trim

Your state

Electricity rate (¢/kWh)

Fills from your state. Use your bill's rate if you know it.

Miles per month

Gas car to compare (mpg)

Gas price ($/gal)

Estimated home charging cost

– / month

– per mile · – kWh

Same miles on gas–

Gas cost per mile–

Choose your EV to see your cost

Formula: miles × (EPA kWh per 100 mi ÷ 100) × your rate. EPA's figure is measured at the wall, so charging losses are already included. State rates are averages that include all charges; time-of-use or EV plans can be much cheaper. Full method

Where these numbers come from

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