Home vs public charging
Home charging usually uses your residential electricity rate. Public charging may be priced per kWh, per minute, by session fee or by membership tier. Enter the all-in price you expect to pay.
Why efficiency matters
Charging losses mean the energy drawn from the wall can be higher than the energy stored in the battery. A 90% efficiency assumption is a reasonable planning placeholder, but the real figure can vary.
Good uses for this page
- Estimate the cost of a daily commute.
- Compare home and public charging rates.
- Estimate cost per mile before a trip.
- Compare EV costs with gasoline using a gas price impact page.
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FAQ
Does this use live charging prices?
No. Enter your latest home or public charging rate.
What is cost per mile?
It is charging cost divided by estimated miles added.
Why does public charging cost more?
Public networks may include equipment, demand, parking, membership or convenience costs.