EV Charging Costs in Florida
At 15.3¢/kWh, Florida is 16% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 21 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 15.3¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,464/year
In Florida, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,321.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (you) | 15.3¢ | $40.72 | #21 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $40.13 | #18 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $40.43 | #19 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $40.48 | #20 |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #22 |
| Oregon | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #23 |
What the rate means for you
Florida's residential electricity rate of 15.3¢/kWh is 16% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $40.72 per month in charging costs, or $488.64 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,464 per year.
At $0.038 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Florida costs 75% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,321 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 $11.48 in Florida. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.44 to $4.59.
Frequently asked
At Florida's average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $11.48. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $40.72.