Generally speaking, powering a car with electricity costs about half of what it costs to power a gasoline car with average gas mileage. However, it depends on how much you pay for electricity. Because EVs are much more energy-efficient than gas cars, the cost of charging an electric car is likely to be significantly less than the cost of refueling a gas-powered car.
Charging an electric car at home is typically the most affordable option, and costs can drop even more if a customer’s electric utility offers low rates for EVs or time-of-use plans that allow EV drivers to take advantage of lower rates during certain periods of the day. Using a public fast charger will generally be more expensive because the short time to deliver the charge requires specialized equipment. You can estimate charging costs based on your local utility rates and driving habits on PlugStar.com, our brand-neutral EV shopping tool.
