AutosXchange EV charging costs
EV charging cost calculator & cost to charge by state
Compare the energy cost of an EV with a gas car using official prices: EIA average residential electricity by state and EIA weekly retail gasoline prices. Change any input to match your car and utility plan.
Electricity: EIA Year-to-Date through August 2026 · Gasoline: EIA week of November 2, 2026
Calculator
EV vs. gas: yearly energy cost
$808EV energy cost per year
$1,661Gas cost per year
$854saved with the EV
62 MPGgas MPG needed to match the EV's energy cost
Defaults: 12,000 miles a year and 30 MPG are examples — enter your own. Energy only (no maintenance, insurance or depreciation). Efficiency is the EPA combined kWh/100 mi rating (window sticker); real-world use varies with speed, weather and charging.
By state
Cost to charge an EV at home in every state (37 kWh/100 mi)
| State | Residential electricity (¢/kWh) | Home charging per 100 mi | Regular gas ($/gal) | Gas MPG needed to match | Incentives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.51 | $6.11 | $3.64 Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | 60 MPG | Alabama |
| Alaska | 27.32 | $10.11 | $4.77 West Coast less California | 47 MPG | Alaska |
| Arizona | 15.36 | $5.68 | $4.77 West Coast less California | 84 MPG | Arizona |
| Arkansas | 13.74 | $5.08 | $3.64 Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | 72 MPG | Arkansas |
| California | 32.58 | $12.05 | $5.75 | 48 MPG | California |
| Colorado | 16.80 | $6.22 | $4.07 | 65 MPG | Colorado |
| Connecticut | 27.47 | $10.16 | $4.14 New England (PADD 1A) | 41 MPG | Connecticut |
| Delaware | 17.98 | $6.65 | $4.23 Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | 64 MPG | Delaware |
| District of Columbia | 24.86 | $9.20 | $4.23 Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | 46 MPG | District of Columbia |
| Florida | 15.32 | $5.67 | $3.79 | 67 MPG | Florida |
| Georgia | 15.48 | $5.73 | $3.69 Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | 65 MPG | Georgia |
| Hawaii | 46.41 | $17.17 | $4.77 West Coast less California | 28 MPG | Hawaii |
| Idaho | 13.02 | $4.82 | $4.21 Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | 87 MPG | Idaho |
| Illinois | 19.23 | $7.12 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 58 MPG | Illinois |
| Indiana | 17.04 | $6.30 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 65 MPG | Indiana |
| Iowa | 14.55 | $5.38 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 76 MPG | Iowa |
| Kansas | 15.26 | $5.65 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 73 MPG | Kansas |
| Kentucky | 14.20 | $5.25 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 78 MPG | Kentucky |
| Louisiana | 13.27 | $4.91 | $3.64 Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | 74 MPG | Louisiana |
| Maine | 30.23 | $11.19 | $4.14 New England (PADD 1A) | 37 MPG | Maine |
| Maryland | 21.31 | $7.88 | $4.23 Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | 54 MPG | Maryland |
| Massachusetts | 30.19 | $11.17 | $4.10 | 37 MPG | Massachusetts |
| Michigan | 21.73 | $8.04 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 51 MPG | Michigan |
| Minnesota | 16.44 | $6.08 | $4.02 | 66 MPG | Minnesota |
| Mississippi | 15.06 | $5.57 | $3.64 Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | 65 MPG | Mississippi |
| Missouri | 14.28 | $5.28 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 78 MPG | Missouri |
| Montana | 14.13 | $5.23 | $4.21 Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | 81 MPG | Montana |
| Nebraska | 12.92 | $4.78 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 86 MPG | Nebraska |
| Nevada | 13.36 | $4.94 | $4.77 West Coast less California | 97 MPG | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | 26.91 | $9.96 | $4.14 New England (PADD 1A) | 42 MPG | New Hampshire |
| New Jersey | 24.09 | $8.91 | $4.23 Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | 47 MPG | New Jersey |
| New Mexico | 15.34 | $5.68 | $3.64 Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | 64 MPG | New Mexico |
| New York | 29.26 | $10.83 | $4.22 | 39 MPG | New York |
| North Carolina | 14.94 | $5.53 | $3.69 Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | 67 MPG | North Carolina |
| North Dakota | 12.46 | $4.61 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 89 MPG | North Dakota |
| Ohio | 18.81 | $6.96 | $4.09 | 59 MPG | Ohio |
| Oklahoma | 13.81 | $5.11 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 80 MPG | Oklahoma |
| Oregon | 15.46 | $5.72 | $4.77 West Coast less California | 83 MPG | Oregon |
| Pennsylvania | 21.13 | $7.82 | $4.23 Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | 54 MPG | Pennsylvania |
| Rhode Island | 29.05 | $10.75 | $4.14 New England (PADD 1A) | 39 MPG | Rhode Island |
| South Carolina | 15.90 | $5.88 | $3.69 Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | 63 MPG | South Carolina |
| South Dakota | 14.58 | $5.39 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 76 MPG | South Dakota |
| Tennessee | 13.80 | $5.11 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 80 MPG | Tennessee |
| Texas | 16.03 | $5.93 | $3.58 | 60 MPG | Texas |
| Utah | 13.19 | $4.88 | $4.21 Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | 86 MPG | Utah |
| Vermont | 23.93 | $8.85 | $4.14 New England (PADD 1A) | 47 MPG | Vermont |
| Virginia | 16.95 | $6.27 | $3.69 Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | 59 MPG | Virginia |
| Washington | 14.42 | $5.34 | $5.09 | 95 MPG | Washington |
| West Virginia | 15.58 | $5.76 | $3.69 Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | 64 MPG | West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | 19.05 | $7.05 | $4.10 Midwest (PADD 2) | 58 MPG | Wisconsin |
| Wyoming | 14.01 | $5.18 | $4.21 Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | 81 MPG | Wyoming |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?
- At the U.S. average residential price of 18.19¢ per kWh (EIA, Year-to-Date through August 2026), an EV using 37 kWh per 100 miles costs about $6.73 per 100 miles, or $808 for 12,000 miles.
- Which states have the cheapest electricity for charging an EV?
- By EIA average residential price (Year-to-Date through August 2026): North Dakota 12.46¢/kWh, Nebraska 12.92¢/kWh, Idaho 13.02¢/kWh. Most expensive: Hawaii 46.41¢/kWh, California 32.58¢/kWh, Maine 30.23¢/kWh.
- Is public fast charging more expensive than charging at home?
- Usually. Public DC fast chargers set their own prices (per kWh, per minute or by membership plan) and these are typically higher than residential electricity rates; check the network's app for the station you will use.
- Do utilities offer cheaper electricity for EV charging?
- Many do, through time-of-use or EV-specific rates that lower the price overnight, plus charger rebates. See utility EV programs by state on AutosXchange (from the U.S. Department of Energy AFDC).
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.