2026 Data • All 50 States

EV Charging Costs
by State

How much does it actually cost to charge an electric car at home? Compare electricity rates, calculate your savings versus gas, and find out which states are cheapest for EV drivers.

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Avg Full Charge (60 kWh)
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Avg Annual Savings vs Gas
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Avg Cost Per Mile (EV)
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Cheaper Than Gas Per Mile

How Much Would You Save?

Pick your state and vehicle — we'll calculate your monthly charging cost and show exactly how much you'd save versus gas.

We'll use your state's average residential electricity rate
miles
Average American drives about 1,000 miles/month (12,000/year)
Efficiency varies — smaller cars go farther per kWh than trucks/SUVs
$/gallon
National average is around $3.20/gal — adjust to your local price
Select your state above to see your personalized results.
$48
Monthly EV Cost
$116
Monthly Gas Cost
$582
Annual EV Cost
$1,396
Annual Gas Cost
$814/yr
Your Annual Savings Driving Electric

State-by-State Comparison

Click any state for a full breakdown. Toggle between rate, savings, and cost-per-mile views.

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Annual Savings vs Gas

EV vs Gas: The Full Picture

Watch the costs stack up side by side — fuel, maintenance, and total ownership.

EV
$582
$582/yr
Gas
$1,396
$1,396/yr
Annual fuel cost · 12,000 miles · average U.S. rates
3x
cheaper to fuel an EV per mile
$1,100
average annual fuel savings
50%
lower maintenance costs
$0
spent on oil changes

What About Road Trips?

Even using DC fast chargers on the highway, an EV still costs less per trip than gas.

Dallas → Houston

240 miles
$18
EV (fast charge)
$31
Gas (27.5 MPG)
Save $13 per trip

LA → San Francisco

380 miles
$29
EV (fast charge)
$66
Gas (27.5 MPG)
Save $37 per trip

NYC → Washington DC

225 miles
$17
EV (fast charge)
$28
Gas (27.5 MPG)
Save $11 per trip

Home vs Public Charging

Charging at home overnight is by far the cheapest option — about 3x less than a DC fast charger on a road trip. Here's what a full 60 kWh charge costs at each level.

🏠 Home Charging

240V wall charger
$9.60
16¢per kWh

🅿️ Public Level 2

Malls, parking garages
$18
30¢per kWh

⚡ DC Fast Charging

Supercharger, Electrify America
$33
55¢per kWh

Cost for a full 60 kWh charge. Home charging is 3.4x cheaper than DC fast charging.

How Electricity Rates Affect EV Costs

Your electricity rate is the single biggest factor in what you pay to charge.

In states like Washington and Idaho, where residential rates are under 10 cents per kWh, a full charge costs less than $5. In Connecticut or Massachusetts, the same charge costs over $18. That's a 4x difference for the same car and the same miles.

If you live in a deregulated state, you can shop for a cheaper electricity plan and cut your charging costs. Many providers offer time-of-use plans with off-peak rates 30-50% lower — perfect for overnight EV charging. In Texas, some plans offer free nights, meaning your EV charges for zero.

Even small rate differences add up fast. Dropping your rate by just 3 cents per kWh saves about $130 per year on a typical EV driven 12,000 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

About This Data

Residential electricity rates sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A, latest available 2024-2025 data). Gas prices from AAA and EIA state-level averages. EV efficiency figures from the U.S. Department of Energy's fueleconomy.gov. Cost calculations assume home (Level 2) charging. Last updated: February 2026.