How much does it cost to charge an EV at home?

It depends on your miles, the car’s efficiency and your electricity rate. Many drivers spend roughly $400–$700 a year charging at home — far less than gasoline. Charging with your own solar can cut it further.

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EV Charging Cost Calculator

See what it costs to charge an electric car at home each year — and how much you'd save compared to a gas car. Charge with solar and the cost drops even more.

Miles driven per yearmiEV efficiencymi/kWhYour state (electricity rate)

Compare gas car MPGmpgGas price$/gal

Electricity used

3810 kWh/yr

Home charging cost

$629/yr

Cost per mile

$0.052

Equivalent gas cost

$1,400/yr

Savings vs gas car

$771/yr

positive = EV is cheaper

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Why solar + EV is a natural pair

An EV adds a lot of electricity use, so charging from your own panels turns expensive grid power — or gasoline — into near-free miles. See solar panels + electric vehiclesfor how many extra panels you'd need, then size a system with theSolar Savings Calculator.

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