How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
Home charging cost with the electricity plans available where you live, per month and per mile.
$49
A month to charge at home: 370 kWh at 13.2¢/kWh, the typical plan in Texas.
4.9¢
Per mile.
$35
On the cheapest fixed-rate plan (9.5¢/kWh).
Compare with a gas car
Includes about 10% of energy lost while charging at home. Public fast charging usually costs several times more per kWh.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?
Divide the miles you drive by your car’s miles per kWh, add about 10% lost while charging, and multiply by your price per kWh. The calculator above does it with real Texas plan prices.
Is charging cheaper at night in Texas?
Only on a time-of-use or free-nights plan. On a regular fixed-rate plan the price per kWh is the same at any hour.