MONTHLY CHARGING
$32/mo
EV Charging Costs in Oregon
At 12.11¢/kWh, Oregon is 25% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 11 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 12.1¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Oregon savings
YOU SAVE$1,210/year
In Oregon, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,051.
76%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,210/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.030 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,051 total
Live savings meter
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SAVES
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon (you) | 12.11¢ | $31.79 | #11 |
| Louisiana | 11.87¢ | $31.16 | #8 |
| Nebraska | 11.99¢ | $31.47 | #9 |
| Tennessee | 12.06¢ | $31.66 | #10 |
| Arkansas | 12.23¢ | $32.10 | #12 |
| North Carolina | 12.28¢ | $32.24 | #13 |
What the rate means for you
Oregon's residential electricity rate of 12.11¢/kWh is 25% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $31.79 per month in charging costs, or $381.47 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,194 per year.
At $0.030 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Oregon costs 76% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,968 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 $7.27 in Oregon. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.18 to $2.91.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Oregon's average residential rate of 12.11¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.27. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $31.79.