What does it really cost to charge an EV, or electrify your home?
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EV CHARGING COST
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EV Charging Cost
Monthly cost to charge at home.
EV vs Gas Savings
5-year total cost comparison.
EV Road Trip Cost
What a long drive really costs.
Home Charger Install Cost
Level 2 install estimate.
Heat Pump Savings
Yearly savings and payback.
Home Battery Backup
How long a battery lasts.
Time-of-Use Savings
Charge off-peak, pay less.
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Charging cost in your state
Average residential rate, and what a typical EV costs per month at 1,000 miles.
California31.8¢ · $91/moTexas15.5¢ · $44/moFlorida15.0¢ · $43/moNew York24.0¢ · $69/moPennsylvania18.3¢ · $52/moIllinois16.4¢ · $47/moOhio15.9¢ · $45/moGeorgia14.2¢ · $41/moWashington11.9¢ · $34/mo
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Real charging cost, by EV
Monthly cost at the 16.5¢/kWh US average, 1,000 miles a month.
Latest guides
All guides →Charging at homeHow Much Does It Cost to Install a Level 2 EV Charger?Level 2 EV charger installation runs $500–$2,500 for most homeowners.Charging at homeLevel 2 Charging Stations: The Complete 2026 GuideWhat a Level 2 charging station is, how fast it charges, how many amps you need, plug-in vs hardwired, connectors, cost, and how to choose one in 2026.Your billTime-of-Use Electricity Plans, Explained in Plain EnglishA time-of-use plan charges more at peak, less off-peak.
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