EV Charge Georgia sits below the national average at 16.27¢ per kWh. In practice that’s $0.045 a mile, about $45 per 1,000 miles, to charge a Tesla Model Y at home, against roughly $131 of gas in a 30-mpg car.
Updated October 18, 2026 · Electricity: EIA July 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Georgia 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) | $45 | $537 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $53 | $637 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $78 | $935 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $131 | $1,572 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Georgia
Georgia rose a moderate 4.6%, to 16.27¢ per kWh, still below the national average of 18.31¢. With gas around $3.93 in the Lower Atlantic region, a Model Y driver comes out about $1,030 a year ahead.
Most Georgians buy power from Georgia Power or an electric membership cooperative, and many of them offer time-of-use or overnight plans. Because the state’s average rate is already lowish, the plan you choose matters more here than the state you live in. Ask your utility for its EV or overnight rate before you install a charger.
Georgia vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $45 | — |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $38 | -16% |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $41 | -8% |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $42 | -7% |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $43 | -5% |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $45 | +1% |
Every one of Georgia’s neighbors except Alabama pays less per kWh; Tennessee is the cheapest at 13.71¢. Georgia’s 16.27¢ is still below the national average.
How to pay less to charge in Georgia
Georgia Power, the largest utility in the state, offers residential time-of-use options, including plans that price overnight charging low. In a state that’s still below the national average, an overnight plan can push your cost per mile down even further.
Georgia Power lists its residential rate options, including overnight-friendly ones, on its website. If you’re on Georgia Power, compare its off-peak price with the state average in the calculator.