Utility Rates
Utility Rates.
Isolate the electricity cost of EV ownership. Enter a ZIP and vehicle to see what powering it will cost — annually, monthly, and over the life of the vehicle. Rate data pulled from U.S. EIA state averages, refreshed with each visit. Utility-level detail rolling out as we expand the database.
California
Electric
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5-year electricity cost
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Equivalent MPG
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How efficient a gas car would need to be to match this EV's fuel cost, at today's gas price.
Annual electricity cost
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Monthly average
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Annual kWh consumed
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Cost per mile
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Assumptions
Utilities in your area
Common electric utilities serving California
Your specific utility depends on your street address. The rate above is the state residential average from U.S. EIA — individual utilities and time-of-use plans may differ significantly, sometimes by 30% or more. Utility-specific rate data is on our roadmap.
Estimates use EIA state-average residential electricity rates and EPA-verified vehicle efficiency at the trim level, projected against your specified annual mileage and ownership period. Actual electricity costs vary substantially based on your utility, rate plan (fixed vs. time-of-use), home charging vs. public DC fast charging mix, seasonal HVAC use in the vehicle, driving style, and local electricity market conditions. This tool is for planning purposes and not a guarantee of future costs. Database refreshed as EIA publishes new averages; utility-specific rate detail rolling out as we expand coverage.