EV Charging Cost Per Month by Model
Enter the miles you drive and how much of your charging happens at home, pick your state, and see the kWh and the dollars per month, with your overnight rate if you have one.
EV charging cost
F02Scenario A
Sets the electricity rate. Pick US average if you're not sure.
From EIA for US average. Use the rate on your bill if you know it.
Rate used: 18.2¢/kWh · US average · EIA, August 2026 · gasoline $3.20/gal (2025–26 ref.) (data as of 2026-10-25) ·
Leave blank if you are not on a time-of-use plan.
Estimated home charging cost per month
238 kWh a month from the wall (the EPA figure already includes charging losses).
- kWh per month from the outlet
- 238
- Home charging per month
- $43.22
- At your off-peak rate
- —
- Same miles in a 30 mpg gas car
- $106.67
- EPA figures used
- 2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD · 28 kWh/100 mi · 320 mi EPA range · fueleconomy.gov, data as of 2026-09-18
Estimate. Formula and sources are under “How it works”. Change any input; the result updates as you type.
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD is rated by the EPA at 25 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 272 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD is rated by the EPA at 28 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 320 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD is rated by the EPA at 31 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 319 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD is rated by the EPA at 30 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 318 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD is rated by the EPA at 33 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 250 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 is rated by the EPA at 48 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 320 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2024 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large (20in) is rated by the EPA at 49 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 307 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2025 Nissan LEAF is rated by the EPA at 30 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 149 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Tesla Model S is rated by the EPA at 27 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 410 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Tesla Model X is rated by the EPA at 32 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 352 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD is rated by the EPA at 43 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 325 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD is rated by the EPA at 32 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 312 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Ext Range WT is rated by the EPA at 48 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 424 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2027 Chevrolet BOLT is rated by the EPA at 28 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 262 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) is rated by the EPA at 26 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 342 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 RWD is rated by the EPA at 37 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 335 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels) is rated by the EPA at 29 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 261 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD is rated by the EPA at 30 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 319 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD is rated by the EPA at 38 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 305 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Kia Niro Electric is rated by the EPA at 30 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 253 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 is rated by the EPA at 30 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 291 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Honda Prologue FWD is rated by the EPA at 33 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 308 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Toyota bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah) is rated by the EPA at 26 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 314 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Subaru Solterra AWD is rated by the EPA at 28 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 288 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Nissan ARIYA FWD 87kWh is rated by the EPA at 34 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 289 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) is rated by the EPA at 29 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 333 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ (11 kW Charger) is rated by the EPA at 37 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 326 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Lucid Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels is rated by the EPA at 23 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 420 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Rivian R1T Dual Large (20in) is rated by the EPA at 43 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 300 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
The 2026 Volvo EX30 Single motor extended range is rated by the EPA at 29 kWh per 100 miles, combined city and highway, with an EPA range of 261 miles. This page prices that rating at your state's electricity rate.
Efficiency and range: U.S. EPA, fueleconomy.gov.
Formula
How it works
- kWh per month from the outlet = kWh per 100 miles ÷ 100 × miles per month × home share
- Home charging cost per month = kWh × electricity rate
- With the overnight rate = kWh × the rate you entered
- Gas-car equivalent = miles per month ÷ 30 mpg × gasoline price (all miles, for comparison)
The EPA figure is measured at the wall, so charging losses are already in it.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov combined kWh/100 mi for each model. About 85% of EV charging happens at home (DOE). Electricity rate: EIA Electric Power Monthly table 5.6.A; gasoline price by state: EIA and AAA.
Vehicle efficiency and range: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/epadata/vehicles.csv.zip, data as of 2026-09-18); kWh per 100 miles is the EPA label value, measured at the wall.
Worked example
A worked example
A Rivian R1S uses 49 kWh per 100 miles. Driving 1,200 miles a month and charging 80% of it at home in California takes about 527 kWh a month from the outlet. At California's average rate of 29.8¢/kWh that's $139.94 a month; on a 24¢ overnight rate it's $112.90. A 30 mpg gas car covering the same 1,200 miles would use an estimated $188.00 of gasoline.
Reference
By state, at the default inputs
Estimated home charging cost per month, with this page's default inputs and each state's prices (EIA, August 2026, data as of 2026-10-25).
| US average | $43.22 | 18.2¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38.87 | 16.3¢/kWh |
| Alaska | $70.00 | 29.4¢/kWh |
| Arizona | $35.82 | 15.0¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | $34.20 | 14.4¢/kWh |
| California | $70.80 | 29.8¢/kWh |
| Colorado | $40.86 | 17.2¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | $58.33 | 24.5¢/kWh |
| Delaware | $44.51 | 18.7¢/kWh |
| District of Columbia | $61.83 | 26.0¢/kWh |
| Florida | $35.68 | 15.0¢/kWh |
| Georgia | $37.84 | 15.9¢/kWh |
| Hawaii | $112.29 | 47.2¢/kWh |
| Idaho | $31.82 | 13.4¢/kWh |
| Illinois | $45.98 | 19.3¢/kWh |
| Indiana | $40.51 | 17.0¢/kWh |
| Iowa | $40.60 | 17.1¢/kWh |
| Kansas | $36.82 | 15.5¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | $32.84 | 13.8¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | $30.63 | 12.9¢/kWh |
| Maine | $76.42 | 32.1¢/kWh |
| Maryland | $50.93 | 21.4¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | $72.54 | 30.5¢/kWh |
| Michigan | $54.72 | 23.0¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | $40.94 | 17.2¢/kWh |
| Mississippi | $34.34 | 14.4¢/kWh |
| Missouri | $38.13 | 16.0¢/kWh |
| Montana | $37.06 | 15.6¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | $32.23 | 13.5¢/kWh |
| Nevada | $30.27 | 12.7¢/kWh |
| New Hampshire | $65.78 | 27.6¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | $58.57 | 24.6¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | $39.29 | 16.5¢/kWh |
| New York | $68.19 | 28.6¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | $35.58 | 14.9¢/kWh |
| North Dakota | $31.68 | 13.3¢/kWh |
| Ohio | $46.12 | 19.4¢/kWh |
| Oklahoma | $35.27 | 14.8¢/kWh |
| Oregon | $37.89 | 15.9¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | $51.81 | 21.8¢/kWh |
| Rhode Island | $67.07 | 28.2¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | $37.51 | 15.8¢/kWh |
| South Dakota | $36.06 | 15.2¢/kWh |
| Tennessee | $31.94 | 13.4¢/kWh |
| Texas | $37.87 | 15.9¢/kWh |
| Utah | $31.68 | 13.3¢/kWh |
| Vermont | $56.74 | 23.8¢/kWh |
| Virginia | $41.98 | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Washington | $34.82 | 14.6¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | $38.82 | 16.3¢/kWh |
| Wisconsin | $46.20 | 19.4¢/kWh |
| Wyoming | $34.34 | 14.4¢/kWh |
Questions
FAQ
How much does it cost to charge a Model Y per month?
At the US average rate of 18.2¢/kWh, a Tesla Model Y Long Range driven 1,000 miles a month with 85% of the charging at home uses about 267 kWh and costs an estimated $43.22 a month. A 30 mpg gas car would use about $106.67 of gasoline for the same miles.
Does charging to 100% cost more?
Each kWh costs the same. Charging to 100% puts more kWh in the battery, so that session costs more, but the cost per mile doesn't change. How full to charge day to day is a battery-care question: follow your car's manual.
Level 1 vs Level 2: which costs less?
They put the same kWh in the battery; Level 1 (a regular outlet) usually loses a little more on the way. This calculator uses the EPA figure, measured at the wall, for both. The difference that matters is time: see the charge time calculator.
What if I charge at work or on the road?
Lower the home share. The home cost drops, and the rest is whatever those chargers charge you.
Why is the gas equivalent for all my miles?
Because a gas car would drive all of them on gasoline. It's there to show the scale of the fuel cost you replace; it isn't a saving the calculator promises.
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