MONTHLY CHARGING
$66/mo
EV Charging Costs in District of Columbia
At 24.66¢/kWh, District of Columbia is 36% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 42 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 24.7¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
District of Columbia savings
YOU SAVE$1,165/year
In District of Columbia, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,826.
60%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,165/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.062 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.06
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,826 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,165
/yr
EV788/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (you) | 24.66¢ | $65.63 | #42 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $57.30 | #39 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $63.74 | #40 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $63.82 | #41 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $71.30 | #43 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $72.10 | #44 |
What the rate means for you
District of Columbia's residential electricity rate of 24.66¢/kWh is 36% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $65.63 per month in charging costs, or $787.58 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,165 per year.
At $0.062 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in District of Columbia costs 60% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,826 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 $18.50 in District of Columbia. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $5.55 to $7.40.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At District of Columbia's average residential rate of 24.66¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $18.50. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $65.63.