EV Charging Costs in West Virginia
At 12.57¢/kWh, West Virginia is 22% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 15 cheapest out of 51.
State rate locked at 12.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
YOU SAVE$1,195/year
In West Virginia, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,977.
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (you) | 12.57¢ | $33.00 | #15 |
| Arkansas | 12.23¢ | $32.10 | #12 |
| North Carolina | 12.28¢ | $32.24 | #13 |
| Kentucky | 12.51¢ | $32.84 | #14 |
| Mississippi | 12.62¢ | $33.13 | #16 |
| South Dakota | 12.71¢ | $33.36 | #17 |
What the rate means for you
West Virginia's residential electricity rate of 12.57¢/kWh is 22% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $33.00 per month in charging costs, or $395.96 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,179 per year.
At $0.031 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 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 $5,895 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 $7.54 in West Virginia. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.26 to $3.02.
Frequently asked
At West Virginia's average residential rate of 12.57¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.54. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $33.00.