MONTHLY CHARGING
$45/mo
EV Charging Costs in Virginia
At 16.83¢/kWh, Virginia is 7% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 31 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 16.8¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Virginia savings
YOU SAVE$1,415/year
In Virginia, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,076.
72%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,415/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.042 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,076 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,415
/yr
EV538/yr
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What the rate means for you
Virginia's residential electricity rate of 16.83¢/kWh is 7% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $44.79 per month in charging costs, or $537.51 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,415 per year.
At $0.042 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Virginia costs 72% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,076 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 $12.62 in Virginia. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.79 to $5.05.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Virginia's average residential rate of 16.83¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $12.62. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $44.79.