MONTHLY CHARGING
$88/mo
EV Charging Costs in California
At 33.25¢/kWh, California is 83% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 50 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 33.3¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
California savings
YOU SAVE$891/year
In California, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $4,454.
46%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$891/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.083 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.08
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$4,454 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
891
/yr
EV1,062/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (you) | 33.25¢ | $88.49 | #50 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $78.19 | #47 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $79.82 | #48 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $80.22 | #49 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $123.17 | #51 |
What the rate means for you
California's residential electricity rate of 33.25¢/kWh is 83% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $88.49 per month in charging costs, or $1,061.92 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $891 per year.
At $0.083 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in California costs 46% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $4,454 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $24.94 in California. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $7.48 to $9.98.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At California's average residential rate of 33.25¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $24.94. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $88.49.