EV Charge $41. That’s about what 1,000 miles of home charging costs a Tesla Model Y owner in Florida, where the average kWh was 15.03¢ in July. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $133 on those miles.
Updated October 18, 2026 · Electricity: EIA July 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Florida drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $41 | $496 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $49 | $588 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $72 | $864 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $133 | $1,593 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Florida
Florida is one of only six states where home electricity got cheaper over the past year (15.11¢ → 15.03¢ per kWh in July). Pair that with gas at $3.98 and an EV driver here keeps more than $1,100 a year compared with a 30-mpg car.
If Duke Energy Florida is your utility, there is an extra lever: in October 2026 it confirmed a $7.50 monthly credit for EV drivers who charge off-peak. That is $90 a year, which on these numbers covers about 18% of what a Model Y costs to charge.
Florida vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $41 | — |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $45 | +8% |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $45 | +9% |
Florida is the cheapest in its corner of the map. Georgia (16.27¢) and Alabama (16.40¢) both pay more per kWh than Florida’s 15.03¢.
How to pay less to charge in Florida
Florida is not a retail-choice state: your utility is set by where you live, with Florida Power & Light covering the largest share of homes. That makes your utility’s own rate options (including any time-of-use or EV plan) the main lever you have, more than shopping around.
Your utility decides your options here, so start on its EV page. For Duke Energy Florida customers, that includes the off-peak charging credit. The calculator takes any rate if you want to compare.