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EV Charging Costs in Pennsylvania

At 16.04¢/kWh, Pennsylvania is near the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 39 cheapest out of 51.

35 mi
5 mi120 mi

State rate locked at 16.0¢/kWh (EIA residential average).

Pennsylvania savings

YOU SAVE$1,085/year

In Pennsylvania, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,423.

68%
FUEL CUT
MONTHLY CHARGING
$43/mo
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,085/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.040 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,423 total
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Similar states by rate

StateRateMonthlyRank
Pennsylvania (you)16.04¢$42.11#39
Colorado14.64¢$38.43#36
Maryland15.13¢$39.72#37
Wisconsin15.94¢$41.84#38
New Jersey17.88¢$46.93#40
Michigan18.47¢$48.48#41

What the rate means for you

Pennsylvania's residential electricity rate of 16.04¢/kWh is near the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $42.11 per month in charging costs, or $505.26 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,070 per year.

At $0.040 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Pennsylvania costs 68% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,349 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 $9.62 in Pennsylvania. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.89 to $3.85.

FAQ

Frequently asked

At Pennsylvania's average residential rate of 16.04¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $9.62. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $42.11.