MONTHLY CHARGING
$30/mo
EV Charging Costs in Washington
At 11.14¢/kWh, Washington is 31% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 3 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 11.1¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Washington savings
YOU SAVE$1,241/year
In Washington, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,205.
78%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,241/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.028 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,205 total
Live savings meter
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SAVES
/yr
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (you) | 11.14¢ | $29.24 | #3 |
| Idaho | 10.58¢ | $27.77 | #1 |
| Utah | 10.97¢ | $28.80 | #2 |
| North Dakota | 11.2¢ | $29.40 | #4 |
| Wyoming | 11.22¢ | $29.45 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | 11.6¢ | $30.45 | #6 |
What the rate means for you
Washington's residential electricity rate of 11.14¢/kWh is 31% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $29.24 per month in charging costs, or $350.91 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,224 per year.
At $0.028 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Washington costs 78% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,120 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 $6.68 in Washington. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.01 to $2.67.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Washington's average residential rate of 11.14¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $6.68. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $29.24.