⚡ EV Charging Cost Calculator

If you drive more than 30 miles/day, Level 2 charging pays for itself in 1–3 years vs. using a standard 120V outlet. It charges at 25–30 miles/hour vs. 3–5 miles/hour, meaning overnight full charges even on large battery packs.

At the US average electricity rate of $0.13/kWh, the average EV costs about $0.03–$0.05/mile to drive on home charging. A 1,200-mile month costs roughly $36–$60 in electricity — far less than equivalent gas costs of $100–$180.

The charger itself costs $200–$1,000. If you already have a 240V outlet near your parking spot (like a dryer outlet), installation is $0–$300. Full new circuit installation runs $300–$800 on average. Many utility companies and states offer rebates up to 50% of installation cost.

Yes, significantly. Public DC fast chargers typically cost $0.30–$0.50/kWh vs. home rates of $0.10–$0.15/kWh. That translates to $0.09–$0.15/mile for public vs. $0.03–$0.05/mile for home. Use this calculator to see exactly how much you save by charging at home vs. relying on public infrastructure.

Most EVs get the equivalent of 80–130 mpg-e (miles per gallon equivalent). A Tesla Model 3 is ~130 mpg-e; a Ford F-150 Lightning is ~65 mpg-e. Our calculator uses your actual EV's efficiency rating to give accurate cost-per-mile comparisons.

Yes — most dryers use a NEMA 10-30 or 14-30 outlet (240V/30A), which can deliver 17–22 miles of range per hour. Adapters exist for most EVs. This can be a low-cost way to get Level 2 charging without a dedicated circuit, though you can't use the dryer and charge simultaneously without a dedicated circuit.