MONTHLY CHARGING
$73/mo
EV Charging Costs in California
At 27.57¢/kWh, California is 71% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 50 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 27.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
California savings
YOU SAVE$716/year
In California, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $3,582.
45%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$716/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.069 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.07
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$3,582 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
/yr
EV/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (you) | 27.57¢ | $72.37 | #50 |
| Massachusetts | 25.51¢ | $66.96 | #47 |
| Connecticut | 25.64¢ | $67.31 | #48 |
| Rhode Island | 27.36¢ | $71.82 | #49 |
| Hawaii | 38.57¢ | $101.25 | #51 |
What the rate means for you
California's residential electricity rate of 27.57¢/kWh is 71% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $72.37 per month in charging costs, or $868.46 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $707 per year.
At $0.069 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in California costs 45% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $3,533 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $16.54 in California. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.96 to $6.62.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At California's average residential rate of 27.57¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $16.54. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $72.37.