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Enter Your Charging Details
Typical range: 2.5 (Large SUV) to 4.5 (Efficient Sedan).
National average is ~$0.16/kWh. Look at your home utility bill to find your exact rate.
Understanding the EV Charging Ecosystem
EV charging isn't a one-size-fits-all experience. The cost to drive 100 miles changes dramatically based on where you plug in your vehicle. Unlike gas stations where prices vary by pennies across town, EV charging rates can quadruple depending on the charging "Level" you select.
Level 1 & 2 (Home or Work)
This is the residential rate you pay your utility company (averaging $0.16/kWh). Home charging is extremely cheap and is how 80% of EV owners "refuel."
Public Level 2 (City Chargers)
Found at shopping malls and public garages. These usually charge a slight premium over home rates, averaging $0.25 to $0.35/kWh. Slower speeds but convenient while running errands.
DC Fast Charging (Highway)
Networks like Tesla Superchargers or Electrify America. Because you are buying high-voltage speed, rates jump to $0.45 to $0.65/kWh—making it nearly as expensive as gas.
The Public Charging Trap
If you buy an EV but live in an apartment where you must rely 100% on public DC Fast Charging, you will likely spend more money to fuel your EV than you would a high-efficiency hybrid sedan. EV financial savings are built almost entirely on the foundation of cheap, residential overnight charging.
Gas Fuel Calculator
Compare these EV charging numbers directly to the cost of gasoline for a standard car or hybrid.
EV Maintenance Guide
While charging is cheap, see how much you save by removing oil changes and complex engines.