How much does charging an EV cost?
Compare the monthly cost of filling up popular passenger electric and gas cars.
Electricity per kWh
$0.25
Gas price per gallon
$5.91
Driving 1,044 miles in these electric cars:
Tesla Model 3 25 kWh/100 mi |
$65.25 |
Chevrolet Bolt EV 28 kWh/100 mi |
$73.08 |
Driving 1,044 miles in these gas cars:
Toyota Camry 3.8 gal/100 mi |
$234.46 |
Honda Accord 3.0 gal/100mi |
$185.10 |
Graphic: Erica Yee, CalMatters
Sources
Average CA monthly miles (2019): Federal Highway Administration
Average CA gas and residential electricity prices (Oct 2022): Energy Information Administration (electricity, gas)
Vehicle data (2022 base models): FuelEconomy.gov