{"id":48157,"date":"2024-03-07T12:21:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T20:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/?p=48157"},"modified":"2024-04-15T11:24:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T18:24:03","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-ev","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost To Charge an EV?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With an electric vehicle, you can skip the lines at the gas stations, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s free to fill up. Whether you fill up your electric car at a public charging station or you have an EV charger at home, you\u2019ll still need to pay for the electricity. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about how much it will cost to charge your EV at Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, and in-home chargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-does-a-public-ev-charging-station-cost\">How Much Does a Public EV Charging Station Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most public EV chargers in the US will cost between $0.30 and $0.60 per kilowatt-hour of electricity you use. While prices will vary depending on location, it should cost anywhere from $15 to $30 to fill an electric car to 80%, assuming your battery capacity is 60 kilowatt-hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read More: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/ev-charging-guide\"><strong><em>EV charging guide<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"hello-892272857\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/?utm_campaign=Blog-BannerAd_General-tech-ad_General&#038;utm_content=Tech-questions-SQUARE-COLOR\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"adv-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/General-Tech-Ad-Tech-Questions-SQUARE-COLOR.png\" alt=\"General Tech Ad Tech Questions SQUARE COLOR\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/General-Tech-Ad-Tech-Questions-SQUARE-COLOR.png 555w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/General-Tech-Ad-Tech-Questions-SQUARE-COLOR-288x300.png 288w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/General-Tech-Ad-Tech-Questions-SQUARE-COLOR-210x219.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" class=\"advanced-ads-image-detect\" width=\"555\" height=\"578\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are some free public charging options, but most locations will either charge by the kilowatt-hour (kWh) or by the minute. Many public chargers will also have \u201ctime of use\u201d pricing, which means it will cost more to fill up your EV during peak hours or when demand is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-a-Public-EV-Charging-Station-Cost-time-of-use-1024x172.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-a-Public-EV-Charging-Station-Cost-time-of-use-1024x172.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does a Public EV Charging Station Cost time of use\" class=\"wp-image-48166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-a-Public-EV-Charging-Station-Cost-time-of-use-1024x172.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-a-Public-EV-Charging-Station-Cost-time-of-use-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-a-Public-EV-Charging-Station-Cost-time-of-use-770x129.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-a-Public-EV-Charging-Station-Cost-time-of-use-210x35.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evgo.com\/pricing\/tou\/\">EVgo<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some states only allow the utility companies to sell electricity by the kilowatt-hour. In Michigan, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and other states, you\u2019ll pay for EV charging in tiers. These tiers will be based on how long you spend at the charging station and the maximum charging speed of your electric vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a short-range Tesla Model Y only charges at a maximum of 170kW. So, if you use a Tesla Supercharger that charges by the minute, you will pay at Tier 3 rates. All long-range Tesla owners can charge up to 250kW, so they will need to pay tier 4 rates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tesla-charging-tiers-1024x242.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tesla-charging-tiers-1024x242.jpg\" alt=\"tesla charging tiers\" class=\"wp-image-48165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tesla-charging-tiers-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tesla-charging-tiers-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tesla-charging-tiers-770x182.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tesla-charging-tiers-210x50.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tesla-charging-tiers.jpg 1987w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/support\/charging\/supercharger#pricing\">Tesla<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to finding a level 3 public charging station near you, there are currently four main options: Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, EVgo, and ChargePoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Do Tesla Superchargers Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rates at every Tesla Supercharger station are different, but you\u2019ll typically pay between $0.40 to $0.50 per kilowatt-hour. That means it can cost as little as $20 to charge a short-range Model 3 to 80%. For larger models, like the Model S and Model X, it could cost $40 or more to charge up to 80%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read More: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-charge-a-tesla\"><strong><em>How long does it take to charge a Tesla?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out how much it costs to charge your EV at any Supercharger location in the US, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/findus\">map<\/a> from Tesla.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-at-tesla-supercharger-3-977x1024.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-at-tesla-supercharger-3-977x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how much does it cost to charge at tesla supercharger 3\" class=\"wp-image-48164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-at-tesla-supercharger-3-977x1024.jpg 977w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-at-tesla-supercharger-3-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-at-tesla-supercharger-3-770x807.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-at-tesla-supercharger-3-210x220.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-at-tesla-supercharger-3.jpg 1603w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/findus\">Tesla<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tesla also charges an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/support\/charging\/supercharger\/fees\">idle fee<\/a> to reduce wait times at charging stations. In the US, you need to pay $0.50 for every minute your electric vehicle is connected to a Supercharger without charging. However, this fee is only applied if the station reaches 50% capacity. When a station is 100% full, the idle fees double to $1 per minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a Tesla, your payment will be automatically processed from your Tesla account after disconnecting from a Supercharger. If have any other kind of electric car, you\u2019ll need to pay using the Tesla app at most stations. However, there are some Superchargers that still accept credit cards or other mobile payment services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does Electrify America Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rates at Electrify America charging stations vary, but the standard rate for Pass members was recently <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pmsyyz\/status\/1621560774131859458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1621560774131859458%7Ctwgr%5Ed0cfe2700ce59359c103e17b704fd6612edcb8b7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2023%2F2%2F3%2F23584747%2Felectrify-america-price-increase-ev-charging-stations-march-2023\">increased<\/a> to $0.48 per kilowatt-hour and $0.36\/kWh for Pass+ members. So, it should cost at least $18 and $23 to fill up your batteries to 80%, assuming your EV has a battery capacity of 60kWh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many Electrify America stations are more expensive, so make sure to check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electrifyamerica.com\/mobile-app\/\">smartphone app<\/a> to find out how much it will cost to charge your EV at any location.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-Electrify-America-EV-Stations-1-1024x940.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-Electrify-America-EV-Stations-1-1024x940.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Charge at Electrify America EV Stations 1\" class=\"wp-image-48162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-Electrify-America-EV-Stations-1-1024x940.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-Electrify-America-EV-Stations-1-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-Electrify-America-EV-Stations-1-770x707.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-Electrify-America-EV-Stations-1-210x193.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ea.evowner&amp;rdid=com.ea.evowner&amp;pli=1\">Google Play Store<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Electrify America only charges per kilowatt-hour in <a href=\"https:\/\/media.electrifyamerica.com\/en-us\/releases\/178#images\">29 states<\/a> plus Washington. DC. In all other states, you\u2019ll need to pay per minute and based on the maximum charging power your electric vehicle can accept. These rates are measured when you plug your EV in, and they don\u2019t change until you unplug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also an idle fee of $0.40 per minute after your EV stops charging and you are still connected to the charger. If you become a Pass+ member, you\u2019ll save 25% on charging rates with a $4\/month subscription fee. Non-members can pay at any station using credit\/debit cards and other mobile payment services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Do EVgo Chargers Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rates at all EVgo stations are different, but non-members will pay between $0.34 to $0.49 per kWh, while members can pay as little as $0.23 to $0.33 per kWh. That means non-members will pay $16 to $23 to fill up a 60kWh battery to 80%, while members will only pay $5.50 to $8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out how much it costs to fill up at any EVgo public charging station, check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evgo.com\/find-a-charger\/\">smartphone app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-EVgo-Stations-1024x865.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-EVgo-Stations-1024x865.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Charge at EVgo Stations\" class=\"wp-image-48163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-EVgo-Stations-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-EVgo-Stations-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-EVgo-Stations-770x650.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-EVgo-Stations-425x360.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-to-Charge-at-EVgo-Stations-210x177.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.driivz.mobile.android.evgo.driver&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>EVgo also charges non-members a $0.99 session fee, a $3 reservation fee, and a $2.99 transaction fee when you pay with a credit card. EVgo subscriptions start at $0.99 a month for the Basic plan, $6.99 a month for EVgo Plus, and $12.99 a month for EVgo PlusMax. Each plan offers cheaper charging rates, fewer fees, and other benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does ChargePoint Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the charging stations in ChargePoint\u2019s public network are independently owned, and prices are set by the owners, not ChargePoint. So, you might be able to find free EV chargers near you, but you\u2019ll usually need to pay per kWh and per hour at most ChargePoint stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find how much it costs to fill up at a ChargePoint location, download their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chargepoint.com\/drivers\/mobile\">smartphone app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-ChargePoint-Cost-1024x876.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-ChargePoint-Cost-1024x876.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does ChargePoint Cost\" class=\"wp-image-48158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-ChargePoint-Cost-1024x876.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-ChargePoint-Cost-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-ChargePoint-Cost-770x659.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-ChargePoint-Cost-210x180.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/search?q=chargepoint&amp;c=apps&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, some chargers that you can find in the app are actually owned by businesses and hotels, and you\u2019ll need to be a customer or a guest to use their EV chargers. When you arrive at the charging station, you might also see different prices, but ChargePoint <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chargepoint.com\/drivers\/support\/faqs\/how-much-will-it-cost-charge-my-car-who-sets-prices-charging\">says<\/a> you only pay the price that\u2019s listed in the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does It Cost To Charge an EV at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/regions\/midwest\/data\/averageenergyprices_selectedareas_table.htm\">average<\/a> US household pays $0.17 per kilowatt-hour of electricity, which means it should cost around $10 to fully charge an EV with 60kWh battery capacity. Since Americans drive an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhwa.dot.gov\/ohim\/onh00\/bar8.htm\">average<\/a> of 1,123 miles per month, charging an EV at home should cost around $60 per month, assuming your EV gets 3 miles per kWh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To compare, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/\">average<\/a> price of gasoline in the US is now $3.35 per gallon. Since combustion cars only get 25 miles per gallon on <a href=\"https:\/\/afdc.energy.gov\/data\/10310\">average<\/a>, it would cost around $150 to fill up at the pump every month. That means charging your EV at home should save you at least $90 a month (over $1,000 a year).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-EV-at-home-tesla-2-1024x1011.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-EV-at-home-tesla-2-1024x1011.jpg\" alt=\"how much does it cost to charge an EV at home tesla 2\" class=\"wp-image-48159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-EV-at-home-tesla-2-1024x1011.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-EV-at-home-tesla-2-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-EV-at-home-tesla-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-EV-at-home-tesla-2-770x760.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-EV-at-home-tesla-2-210x207.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-EV-at-home-tesla-2.jpg 1482w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/charging-calculator\">Tesla<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To calculate how much it will cost to charge your EV at home, all you need to do is find your battery capacity (measured in kilowatt-hours) and multiply it by your local electricity prices (measured in dollars per kilowatt-hour). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost To Charge an EV at Home\" class=\"wp-image-48249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-300x21.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-770x54.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-210x15.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some EVs are more efficient than others, so you might get between 2-5 miles of range every 1kWh of charging. Plus, it can cost more to charge your EV depending on the state of your battery, the temperature, local energy demand, and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time of Use Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Charging your electric car at home will cost significantly less at night when energy demand is lowest. Many utility companies will even offer \u201ctime-of-use plans,\u201d which means you\u2019ll pay even less for using electricity during off-peak hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you live in California, charging your EV might cost $0.63\/kWh during peak hours in the summer, but you\u2019ll pay less than half of that during off-peak hours. That means California drivers could save around $145 a month just by charging at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-electricity-time-of-use-rates-1024x687.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-electricity-time-of-use-rates-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost To Charge an EV at Home electricity time of use rates\" class=\"wp-image-48160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-electricity-time-of-use-rates-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-electricity-time-of-use-rates-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-electricity-time-of-use-rates-770x517.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-Much-Does-It-Cost-To-Charge-an-EV-at-Home-electricity-time-of-use-rates-210x141.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sce.com\/residential\/rates\/electric-vehicle-plans\">SCE<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, these time-of-use plans usually need you to sign up and meet certain requirements to be eligible. You can contact your local power company or a licensed electrician to find out more about the programs and incentives in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does an In-Home EV Charging Station Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should expect to pay $500-$750 for a decent level 2 EV charger. While you can find models that start as low as $300 or less, they are usually not as safe or easy to use. You can also find level 1 and level 2 cables for around $100-$250, but they usually won\u2019t charge your EV as fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/best-ev-charger\">The best EV chargers to install in your home<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does It Cost To Install an EV Charger?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To install an EV charger in your home usually costs over $1,000. This price includes permit fees, but it doesn\u2019t include the cost of the EV charger itself. In total, you should expect to pay at least $1,500-$2,000 to install a level 2 wall charger in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a 240-volt plug in your garage, you might be able to plug a wall charger in and start using it right away. It\u2019s a lot cheaper and easier to install, but you should still contact an electrician to make sure your home\u2019s electrical system can handle an EV charger. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/ev\/hellotech?utm_campaign=Blog-BannerAd_Text-link_EVCharging&amp;utm_content=Bottom\">installing an EV charger in your home<\/a>, HelloTech can send someone to provide a free in-home estimate. 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