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At 35 miles a day and 33.25 cents per kWh, charging this EV costs about $88 a month. Change the car, state rate or miles below and the number follows.
75 kWh, 363 mi range
EIA residential average, Jan to Jul 2026
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Home at your state rate, public DC fast at $0.54/kWh (US average excluding free sessions, Paren Q3 2026). 0% means you charge only at home.
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EV charging cost
YOU PAY$88.49/month
All home charging at your state rate: $1,062 a year
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FULL CHARGE AT HOME
$24.94 0-100%
FAST CHARGE 10-80%
$28.35 public
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$891/yr saved
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GAS1,953/yr
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891
/yr
GRID1,062/yr
Cost to Charge Each EV at Home in California (33.25 cents per kWh)
Home charging only, at 35 miles a day. A full charge is the battery's capacity times the rate; per mile and per month use EPA efficiency, which already counts charging losses. Cheapest per mile first. Change the state, rate or miles above and the table follows.
| Vehicle | Full charge | Per mile | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 | $25.74 | 8.0¢ | $85 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | $24.94 | 8.3¢ | $88 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $24.94 | 8.3¢ | $88 |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | $19.95 | 8.3¢ | $88 |
| 2024 Lucid Air Pure | $30.59 | 8.3¢ | $88 |
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range RWD | $25.74 | 8.6¢ | $92 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | $24.94 | 9.0¢ | $96 |
| 2024 Tesla Model S | $33.25 | 9.3¢ | $99 |
| 2024 Kia EV6 | $25.74 | 9.3¢ | $99 |
| 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | $25.74 | 9.6¢ | $103 |
| 2024 Polestar 2 | $27.27 | 9.6¢ | $103 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV | $28.26 | 10.0¢ | $106 |
| 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD | $27.93 | 10.0¢ | $106 |
| 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD | $27.93 | 10.0¢ | $106 |
| 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 | $27.90 | 10.0¢ | $106 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | $28.26 | 10.3¢ | $110 |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range RWD | $30.26 | 10.3¢ | $110 |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | $33.25 | 10.6¢ | $113 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD | $28.26 | 10.6¢ | $113 |
| 2024 Nissan Ariya | $28.93 | 10.6¢ | $113 |
| 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E | $30.26 | 11.0¢ | $117 |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 | $27.27 | 11.3¢ | $120 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV | $33.91 | 11.6¢ | $124 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | $36.04 | 11.6¢ | $124 |
| 2024 Kia EV9 | $33.18 | 12.3¢ | $131 |
| 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD | $33.18 | 12.6¢ | $135 |
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 | $37.07 | 13.0¢ | $138 |
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | $40.90 | 13.6¢ | $145 |
| 2024 Rivian R1T | $44.89 | 14.3¢ | $152 |
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning | $43.56 | 15.3¢ | $163 |
| 2024 Rivian R1S | $44.89 | 16.0¢ | $170 |
Cost to Charge the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD in Every State
Home charging at each state's EIA residential average, Jan to Jul 2026, at 35 miles a day. Pick another car above to change the table.
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $12.40 | $44 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $20.32 | $72 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $11.58 | $41 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $10.21 | $36 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $24.94 | $88 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $12.54 | $44 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $20.98 | $74 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $13.39 | $48 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $18.50 | $66 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $11.47 | $41 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $11.55 | $41 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $34.71 | $123 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $9.72 | $34 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $14.41 | $51 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $12.78 | $45 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $10.65 | $38 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $11.41 | $40 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $10.70 | $38 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $10.01 | $36 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $22.49 | $80 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $15.97 | $57 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $22.61 | $80 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $16.15 | $57 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $12.19 | $43 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $11.39 | $40 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $10.47 | $37 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $10.46 | $37 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $9.68 | $34 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $10.15 | $36 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $20.09 | $71 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $17.98 | $64 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $11.31 | $40 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $22.04 | $78 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $11.21 | $40 |
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $9.27 | $33 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $14.03 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $10.19 | $36 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $11.55 | $41 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $15.78 | $56 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $21.92 | $78 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $11.95 | $42 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $10.88 | $39 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $10.40 | $37 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $12.04 | $43 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $9.87 | $35 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $17.96 | $64 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $12.62 | $45 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $10.80 | $38 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $11.60 | $41 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $14.25 | $51 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $10.46 | $37 |
Home Level 2 chargers at three price points
Charging at home is what gets you the home rate: about $88 a month for this car at 35 miles a day, against about $144 if every mile came from public fast chargers. A wall outlet can cover a short commute; a Level 2 charger refills a full day of driving overnight. These three cover the common choices, based on published specs and owner reviews.
Grizzl-E Classic
about $300
40 A, 9.6 kW, NEMA 14-50 plug-in, 24 ft cable
The lowest-cost way to get full Level 2 speed. No app or Wi-Fi, so scheduling is done in the car.
Check price on AmazonAutel MaxiCharger 40A
about $470
40 A, 9.6 kW, NEMA 14-50 plug-in, app scheduling, 25 ft cable
App scheduling lets you charge only in off-peak hours, which is where time-of-use savings come from.
Check price on AmazonEmporia Pro 48A
about $599
48 A, 11.5 kW hardwired, app scheduling, load management (PowerSmart)
Load management can let it share a full panel, which may avoid a $1,000 to $3,000 panel upgrade.
Check price on Amazon
Prices checked October 8, 2026 and change often. As an Amazon Associate, ChargeMath earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Installation by a licensed electrician is extra.
How We Calculate EV Charging Costs
This calculator multiplies your vehicle's EPA-rated efficiency (kWh per 100 miles) by your daily mileage to determine energy consumption, then applies your state's residential electricity rate from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Whatever share you charge at public DC fast chargers is priced at $0.54 per kWh, the US average paid at public fast chargers excluding free sessions (Paren, Q3 2026). EPA efficiency is measured from the wall plug, so charging losses are already inside the kWh figure; we do not add them twice.
Where the Data Comes From
Vehicle efficiency ratings come from the EPA's FuelEconomy.gov database, which tests every EV sold in the U.S. under standardized conditions. Electricity rates are EIA state-level residential averages updated annually. Real-world efficiency varies by 10-20% from EPA ratings depending on driving conditions, temperature, and speed.
Tips for Accuracy
- Check your actual electricity rate on your utility bill. It may differ from the state average, especially if you have a time-of-use plan.
- Public fast charging prices vary by network, location and membership plan. Check the price your network's app shows before you plug in, and set the public share slider to how often you use it.
- Cold weather raises energy use per mile, so winter costs run higher; the Winter Range calculator shows how much range your car loses at your temperature.
- Most EV owners charge to 80% daily, not 100%. A full charge estimate assumes you occasionally need maximum range.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At the national average electricity rate of 18.19¢/kWh, charging a typical EV with a 60 kWh battery from empty to full costs about $10.91. Most daily charging sessions cost $2–5 depending on how far you drive, since most people only charge 20–40% of the battery each night.
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