EV charging cost
Home charging is by far the cheapest at $0.10–$0.20/kWh. DC fast charging on the road runs $0.35–$0.55/kWh — still usually cheaper per mile than gas, but the gap shrinks.
For a typical 75 kWh EV battery: home charge $7.50–$15, DC fast $26–$41, Supercharger $20–$33. Use the EV Charging Cost Calculatorwith your local rates.
At 3.5 mi/kWh: $0.045/mi on home charging, $0.13/mi on DC fast. Compare to a 30 MPG gas car at $3.45/gal: $0.115/mi.
| Charging type | $/kWh | 75 kWh charge | Per mile (3.5 mi/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Level 1/2 | $0.16 | $12 | $0.046 |
| Workplace (free) | $0.00 | $0 | $0 |
| Tesla Supercharger | $0.32 | $24 | $0.091 |
| Electrify America | $0.48 | $36 | $0.137 |
| Gas 30 MPG @ $3.45 | — | — | $0.115 |
Approximate US averages — local rates and EV plan tiers vary.
Tesla Model Y
122 MPGe combined
See fuel costTesla Model 3
132 MPGe combined
See fuel costHyundai Ioniq 5
105 MPGe combined
See fuel costKia EV6
117 MPGe combined
See fuel costChevrolet Bolt EV
120 MPGe combined
See fuel costFord Mustang Mach-E
100 MPGe combined
See fuel cost$8–$15 for most modern EVs (60–80 kWh battery) at typical US residential rates.
Usually 30–50% cheaper than gas per mile, but the gap narrows compared to home charging.
Level 1 (120V): 30–50 hours full. Level 2 (240V): 4–10 hours full. Most owners simply plug in overnight.
