MONTHLY CHARGING
$39/mo
EV Charging Costs in District of Columbia
At 14.63¢/kWh, District of Columbia is 9% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 35 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 14.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
District of Columbia savings
YOU SAVE$1,130/year
In District of Columbia, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,648.
71%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,130/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.037 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,648 total
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What the rate means for you
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 per 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 per 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 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.63 to $3.51.
FAQ
Frequently asked
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 per day, monthly charging costs are about $38.40.