EV Charging Costs in Georgia
At 15.4¢/kWh, Georgia is 15% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 22 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 15.4¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,461/year
In Georgia, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,305.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (you) | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #22 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $40.43 | #19 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $40.48 | #20 |
| Florida | 15.3¢ | $40.72 | #21 |
| Oregon | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #23 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $41.09 | #24 |
What the rate means for you
Georgia's residential electricity rate of 15.4¢/kWh is 15% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $40.99 per month in charging costs, or $491.84 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,461 per year.
At $0.038 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Georgia costs 75% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,305 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 $11.55 in Georgia. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.47 to $4.62.
Frequently asked
At Georgia's average residential rate of 15.4¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $11.55. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $40.99.