Travel & Transport
EV Charging Cost Calculator
Calculate what it costs to fully charge your EV and your cost per mile, based on your battery size and electricity rate.
Cost for this charge
$9.60
60 kWh added
Cost per mile
$0.05/mi
How the EV Charging Cost Calculator works
Enter your battery capacity, electricity rate, and charge range. The calculator finds the cost to charge from one percentage to another, and your estimated cost per mile driven.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include public fast-charging rates?
Enter whatever rate you pay — home electricity rates and public fast-charger rates differ, often significantly, so use the rate that matches your situation.
How is cost per mile calculated?
It divides the cost of a full charge (battery size × electricity rate) by your vehicle's full-charge range.
Guides that cover this
Practical Math for Smarter TravelFuel costs, EV charging, jet lag, and packing — the calculations that make trip planning less stressful.Calculating Your EV's True Cost Per Mile, With a Worked ExampleA worked example converting an EV's energy consumption and electricity rate into a real cost-per-mile figure comparable to a gas vehicle.Why Your Home Charging Cost More Than ExpectedCommon reasons actual home EV charging costs exceed an initial simple estimate.Home Charging vs. Public Fast Charging: Comparing the Real CostHow the per-mile cost of home charging compares to public fast charging, and why the gap can be substantial.How to Use the EV Charging Cost CalculatorA quick walkthrough of calculating your EV's charging cost and cost per mile.EV Charging Cost Calculator: How It Works and How to Use ItA quick guide to the ev charging cost calculator — what it calculates, how the math works, and tips for getting an accurate result.