EV Charge A Tesla Model Y charged at home in Virginia costs about $49 per 1,000 miles at 17.64¢ per kWh, roughly $0.049 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car would use about $144 of fuel for the same miles.
Updated October 25, 2026 · Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Virginia 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) | $49 | $582 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $58 | $690 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $85 | $1,014 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Virginia
Virginia’s average home price rose 11.3% in a year, to 17.64¢ per kWh, against 3.4% for the country as a whole. Only 4 states rose faster.
Data centers are part of the backdrop. Northern Virginia has the largest concentration of data centers in the world, and the extra electricity demand they bring is pushing utilities and regulators toward large investments in power plants and lines. Part of that cost ends up in household bills, which is why Virginia is a state to watch.
Virginia vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $49 | — |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $37 | -24% |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $38 | -22% |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $41 | -15% |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $45 | -8% |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $59 | +21% |
Four of Virginia’s five neighbors pay less per kWh. Tennessee is the cheapest at 13.42¢; Maryland is the priciest at 21.40¢.
How to pay less to charge in Virginia
Dominion Energy serves most of Virginia, with Appalachian Power in the southwest and electric cooperatives in many rural areas. Dominion offers residential time-of-use options in which overnight hours are priced below the standard rate, which suits EV charging. Rates here have been changing, so check your utility’s current plans before you decide.
Dominion lists its residential rate schedules, including time-of-use, on its website. Enter your plan’s overnight price in the EV charging cost calculator and compare it with the 17.64¢ average.