MONTHLY CHARGING
$56/mo
EV Charging Costs in Pennsylvania
At 21.04¢/kWh, Pennsylvania is 16% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 37 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 21.0¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Pennsylvania savings
YOU SAVE$1,281/year
In Pennsylvania, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,404.
66%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,281/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.053 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,404 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,281
/yr
EV672/yr
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What the rate means for you
Pennsylvania's residential electricity rate of 21.04¢/kWh is 16% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $56.00 per month in charging costs, or $671.96 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,281 per year.
At $0.053 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Pennsylvania costs 66% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,404 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 $15.78 in Pennsylvania. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.73 to $6.31.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Pennsylvania's average residential rate of 21.04¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $15.78. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $56.00.