EV Charging Costs in District of Columbia
At 14.63¢/kWh, District of Columbia is 9% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #35 cheapest out of 51.
Data: EIA residential electricity rates · EPA vehicle efficiency · March 2026
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EV Charging in District of Columbia: What You Need to Know
District of Columbia's residential electricity rate of 14.63¢/kWh is 9% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $38.40 per month in charging costs — or $460.85 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon, you save $1,114 per year.
At $0.037 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in District of Columbia costs 71% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles/year), that adds up to $5,571 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 $8.78 in District of Columbia. Most daily charging sessions only use 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.63 to $3.51.
Frequently Asked Questions
At District of Columbia's average residential rate of 14.63¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $8.78. For a typical driver covering 35 miles/day, monthly charging costs are about $38.40.