EV Charging Costs in West Virginia
At 15.47¢/kWh, West Virginia is 15% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 25 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 15.5¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,459/year
In West Virginia, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,293.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (you) | 15.47¢ | $41.17 | #25 |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #22 |
| Oregon | 15.4¢ | $40.99 | #23 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $41.09 | #24 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $42.40 | #26 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $42.74 | #27 |
What the rate means for you
West Virginia's residential electricity rate of 15.47¢/kWh is 15% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $41.17 per month in charging costs, or $494.07 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,459 per year.
At $0.039 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in West Virginia costs 75% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,293 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 $11.60 in West Virginia. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.48 to $4.64.
Frequently asked
At West Virginia's average residential rate of 15.47¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $11.60. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $41.17.