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EV Charging Cost Calculator

Cost to charge an EV at home and price per 100 miles vs. gas.

EV & rates
kWh
$/kWh
mi/kWh
$/gal
MPG

Full charge at home

$12.38

≈ 263 miles of range

EV cost per 100 mi

$4.71

Gas cost per 100 mi

$11.67

You save per 100 mi

$6.95

Includes ~10% charging losses. DC fast charging typically costs 2–3× home rates.

Fuel by the kilowatt-hour

An EV's 'MPG' is miles per kWh — 3–4 for most models. At 15¢/kWh a 75 kWh battery fills for about $12 and drives ~260 miles, a third the fuel cost of a 30 MPG gas car. Overnight time-of-use rates widen the gap further.

Where charging costs flip

Public DC fast charging at 40–60¢/kWh can approach gas prices — road trips erase much of the savings. The economics live at home: drivers who charge overnight capture the full advantage, which is why the home charger effectively pays for itself.

Frequently asked questions

How does the EV Charging Cost Calculator work?
Cost to charge an EV at home and price per 100 miles vs. gas.
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