EV Charge Work out what charging your EV at home costs per month, per mile and per year, and how that compares with a gas car. Pick your state and car, then replace the average price with the rate from your own bill for a number you can trust.
Fills in the state’s average price. Replace it with your own rate below.
EPA efficiency, charging losses included.
Check your bill: total charges ÷ kWh used.
EIA regular gas, week of Oct 12, 2026.
Charging at home costs you about
– a month
Per mile–
Per year–
Same miles in the gas car–
You save per year–
Electricity used per month–
Estimate only. Excludes fixed fees, charger installation and public fast charging. Sources: EIA (electricity, July 2026; gasoline), fueleconomy.gov. How we calculate.
How to get the most accurate result
- Use your own price per kWh. Here’s how to find it on your bill.
- On a time-of-use plan, enter the price for the hours you charge. See TOU rates explained.
- Don’t see your car? Choose “Other” and type its kWh per 100 miles from fueleconomy.gov.
Want the averages instead? See the cost by state table.