EV Charging Cost by Car: Every Model, Side by Side
Cost per mile, per full charge, per month and per year for 66 electric cars, SUVs and trucks sold in the US, at home and on public fast chargers, plus the gas MPG each one matches on cost. Pick any two models below to compare them at your electricity rate.
Charged at home at the US average of $0.1844 per kWh, EVs cost from 4.4¢ a mile for the Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD to 12.0¢ a mile for the GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X. At 13,500 miles a year that is $597 to $1,616, against $2,160 for a 28 MPG gas car at $4.48 a gallon. Cost per mile comes from efficiency, not battery size: a full charge runs from $10.08 in the Mini Cooper SE to $43.58 in the GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X. On public DC fast charging at $0.42 per kWh, every figure roughly doubles.
- EPA kWh per 100 miles
- Charging losses included
- Compare any two models
Why Battery Size Tells You Almost Nothing
A bigger battery costs more to fill, so it seems it must cost more to run. It does not. Four things set what your EV costs to charge, and battery size only decides one of them.
Efficiency sets the cost of a mile
EPA consumption runs from 24 kWh per 100 miles in the Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD to 65 in the GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X. Multiply it by your rate and you have cost per mile.
Battery size sets the cost of a fill
Usable capacity decides what one full charge costs, $10.08 to $43.58 at the US average, and how far you go between charges. It does not change what each mile costs.
Your rate moves every model
Power costs $0.1235 per kWh in Idaho and $0.5200 in Hawaii. That one input outweighs the gap between most cars on this page.
The plug moves it further
DC fast charging averages $0.42 per kWh, about 2.3 times the home rate. The same car on the same trip costs twice as much off a fast charger.
Cost per mile = rate per kWh × EPA kWh per 100 miles ÷ 100
Cost of a full charge = usable kWh ÷ 0.90 charging efficiency × rate
Charging Cost for 66 EVs, Most Efficient First
Home Level 2 at the US average of $0.1844 per kWh and DC fast charging at $0.42, 13,500 miles a year. The last column is the gas MPG a car would need to cost the same per mile at $4.48 a gallon.
| Vehicle | Usable kWh | kWh/100 mi | Full charge | Home per mile | DC per mile | Per year | Gas MPG equal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD2026 Sedan, 322 mi per charge | 69.5 | 24 | $14.24 | 4.4¢ | 9.5¢ | $597 | 101 MPG |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD2026 Sedan, 361 mi per charge | 78.0 | 24 | $15.98 | 4.4¢ | 9.5¢ | $597 | 101 MPG |
| Tesla Model Y Standard RWD2026 SUV, 320 mi per charge | 69.0 | 24 | $14.14 | 4.4¢ | 9.5¢ | $597 | 101 MPG |
| Lucid Air Pure RWD2026 Sedan, 389 mi per charge | 84.0 | 24 | $17.21 | 4.4¢ | 9.5¢ | $597 | 101 MPG |
| Tesla Model 3 RWD2025 Sedan, 256 mi per charge | 57.5 | 25 | $11.78 | 4.6¢ | 9.9¢ | $622 | 97 MPG |
| Tesla Model Y Premium RWD2026 SUV, 347 mi per charge | 78.0 | 25 | $15.98 | 4.6¢ | 9.9¢ | $622 | 97 MPG |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD2026 Sedan, 344 mi per charge | 77.4 | 25 | $15.86 | 4.6¢ | 9.9¢ | $622 | 97 MPG |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD2026 Sedan, 321 mi per charge | 75.0 | 26 | $15.37 | 4.8¢ | 10.3¢ | $647 | 94 MPG |
| Tesla Model S Long Range2026 Sedan, 406 mi per charge | 95.0 | 26 | $19.46 | 4.8¢ | 10.3¢ | $647 | 94 MPG |
| Tesla Model Y Premium AWD2026 SUV, 321 mi per charge | 78.0 | 27 | $15.98 | 5.0¢ | 10.8¢ | $673 | 90 MPG |
| BMW i4 eDrive402026 Sedan, 334 mi per charge | 81.3 | 27 | $16.66 | 5.0¢ | 10.8¢ | $673 | 90 MPG |
| Volvo EX30 Twin2026 SUV, 263 mi per charge | 64.0 | 27 | $13.11 | 5.0¢ | 10.8¢ | $673 | 90 MPG |
| Nissan Leaf (2026)2026 Hatchback, 300 mi per charge | 75.0 | 28 | $15.37 | 5.1¢ | 11.1¢ | $692 | 87 MPG |
| Polestar 2 Long Range Single2026 Sedan, 316 mi per charge | 79.0 | 28 | $16.19 | 5.1¢ | 11.1¢ | $692 | 87 MPG |
| Chevrolet Bolt (2027)2027 Hatchback, 256 mi per charge | 65.0 | 28 | $13.32 | 5.2¢ | 11.2¢ | $701 | 86 MPG |
| Hyundai Kona Electric SEL2026 SUV, 252 mi per charge | 64.8 | 29 | $13.28 | 5.3¢ | 11.4¢ | $711 | 85 MPG |
| Tesla Model Y Performance2026 SUV, 299 mi per charge | 78.0 | 29 | $15.98 | 5.3¢ | 11.5¢ | $722 | 84 MPG |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance2026 Sedan, 283 mi per charge | 75.0 | 29 | $15.37 | 5.4¢ | 11.7¢ | $732 | 83 MPG |
| Tesla Model S Plaid2026 Sedan, 359 mi per charge | 95.0 | 29 | $19.46 | 5.4¢ | 11.7¢ | $732 | 83 MPG |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV2023 Hatchback, 246 mi per charge | 65.0 | 29 | $13.32 | 5.4¢ | 11.7¢ | $732 | 83 MPG |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD2026 SUV, 321 mi per charge | 85.0 | 29 | $17.42 | 5.4¢ | 11.7¢ | $732 | 83 MPG |
| Kia EV6 Wind RWD2026 SUV, 317 mi per charge | 84.0 | 29 | $17.21 | 5.4¢ | 11.7¢ | $732 | 83 MPG |
| Lucid Gravity Grand Touring2026 SUV, 453 mi per charge | 120.0 | 29 | $24.59 | 5.4¢ | 11.7¢ | $732 | 83 MPG |
| Mini Cooper SE2026 Hatchback, 186 mi per charge | 49.2 | 29 | $10.08 | 5.4¢ | 11.7¢ | $732 | 83 MPG |
| Tesla Model X Long Range2026 SUV, 352 mi per charge | 95.0 | 30 | $19.46 | 5.5¢ | 11.9¢ | $748 | 81 MPG |
| BMW i5 eDrive402026 Sedan, 298 mi per charge | 81.2 | 30 | $16.64 | 5.6¢ | 12.1¢ | $754 | 80 MPG |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE RWD2026 SUV, 308 mi per charge | 84.0 | 30 | $17.21 | 5.6¢ | 12.1¢ | $754 | 80 MPG |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+2026 Sedan, 332 mi per charge | 90.6 | 30 | $18.56 | 5.6¢ | 12.1¢ | $754 | 80 MPG |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ER2026 SUV, 313 mi per charge | 88.0 | 31 | $18.03 | 5.8¢ | 12.4¢ | $778 | 78 MPG |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+2026 Sedan, 385 mi per charge | 108.4 | 31 | $22.21 | 5.8¢ | 12.4¢ | $778 | 78 MPG |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Pro RWD2026 SUV, 274 mi per charge | 77.0 | 31 | $15.78 | 5.8¢ | 12.4¢ | $778 | 78 MPG |
| Genesis GV60 Advanced2026 SUV, 267 mi per charge | 77.4 | 32 | $15.86 | 5.9¢ | 12.8¢ | $803 | 75 MPG |
| Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD2025 SUV, 246 mi per charge | 71.4 | 32 | $14.63 | 5.9¢ | 12.8¢ | $803 | 75 MPG |
| Audi Q4 e-tron2026 SUV, 257 mi per charge | 77.0 | 33 | $15.78 | 6.1¢ | 13.3¢ | $830 | 73 MPG |
| Cadillac Optiq AWD2026 SUV, 283 mi per charge | 85.0 | 33 | $17.42 | 6.1¢ | 13.3¢ | $830 | 73 MPG |
| Genesis Electrified GV702026 SUV, 280 mi per charge | 84.0 | 33 | $17.21 | 6.1¢ | 13.3¢ | $830 | 73 MPG |
| Lexus RZ 450e2026 SUV, 249 mi per charge | 74.7 | 33 | $15.31 | 6.1¢ | 13.3¢ | $830 | 73 MPG |
| Nissan Ariya Venture+2026 SUV, 290 mi per charge | 87.0 | 33 | $17.83 | 6.1¢ | 13.3¢ | $830 | 73 MPG |
| Porsche Taycan2026 Sedan, 323 mi per charge | 97.0 | 33 | $19.87 | 6.1¢ | 13.3¢ | $830 | 73 MPG |
| Subaru Solterra Premium2026 SUV, 243 mi per charge | 72.8 | 33 | $14.92 | 6.1¢ | 13.3¢ | $830 | 73 MPG |
| Tesla Model X Plaid2026 SUV, 314 mi per charge | 95.0 | 34 | $19.46 | 6.2¢ | 13.4¢ | $838 | 72 MPG |
| BMW iX xDrive452026 SUV, 311 mi per charge | 94.8 | 34 | $19.42 | 6.3¢ | 13.5¢ | $844 | 72 MPG |
| Audi Q6 e-tron2026 SUV, 306 mi per charge | 94.9 | 34 | $19.44 | 6.4¢ | 13.7¢ | $858 | 70 MPG |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV RS AWD2026 SUV, 274 mi per charge | 85.0 | 34 | $17.42 | 6.4¢ | 13.7¢ | $858 | 70 MPG |
| Honda Prologue AWD2026 SUV, 274 mi per charge | 85.0 | 34 | $17.42 | 6.4¢ | 13.7¢ | $858 | 70 MPG |
| Porsche Macan Electric2026 SUV, 306 mi per charge | 95.0 | 34 | $19.46 | 6.4¢ | 13.7¢ | $858 | 70 MPG |
| Cadillac Lyriq RWD2026 SUV, 317 mi per charge | 102.0 | 36 | $20.90 | 6.6¢ | 14.2¢ | $889 | 68 MPG |
| Jeep Wagoneer S2026 SUV, 292 mi per charge | 94.0 | 36 | $19.26 | 6.6¢ | 14.2¢ | $889 | 68 MPG |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD2026 SUV, 330 mi per charge | 110.0 | 37 | $22.54 | 6.8¢ | 14.7¢ | $922 | 66 MPG |
| Kia EV9 Long Range RWD2026 SUV, 292 mi per charge | 99.8 | 38 | $20.45 | 7.0¢ | 15.1¢ | $947 | 64 MPG |
| Cadillac Vistiq AWD2026 SUV, 295 mi per charge | 102.0 | 38 | $20.90 | 7.1¢ | 15.3¢ | $957 | 63 MPG |
| Dodge Charger Daytona R/T2026 Coupe, 271 mi per charge | 93.9 | 38 | $19.24 | 7.1¢ | 15.3¢ | $957 | 63 MPG |
| Polestar 3 Long Range Dual2026 SUV, 309 mi per charge | 107.0 | 38 | $21.92 | 7.1¢ | 15.3¢ | $957 | 63 MPG |
| Volvo EX90 Twin2026 SUV, 289 mi per charge | 104.0 | 40 | $21.31 | 7.4¢ | 15.9¢ | $996 | 61 MPG |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 N2026 SUV, 224 mi per charge | 84.0 | 42 | $17.21 | 7.7¢ | 16.6¢ | $1,037 | 58 MPG |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz2026 Van, 229 mi per charge | 86.0 | 42 | $17.62 | 7.7¢ | 16.6¢ | $1,037 | 58 MPG |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD2026 Truck, 284 mi per charge | 123.0 | 48 | $25.20 | 8.9¢ | 19.1¢ | $1,197 | 51 MPG |
| Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range2025 Truck, 303 mi per charge | 131.0 | 48 | $26.84 | 8.9¢ | 19.1¢ | $1,197 | 51 MPG |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ2026 SUV, 456 mi per charge | 200.0 | 49 | $40.98 | 9.0¢ | 19.4¢ | $1,214 | 50 MPG |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack2026 Truck, 306 mi per charge | 135.0 | 49 | $27.66 | 9.0¢ | 19.5¢ | $1,220 | 50 MPG |
| Rivian R1S Large Pack2026 SUV, 306 mi per charge | 135.0 | 49 | $27.66 | 9.0¢ | 19.5¢ | $1,220 | 50 MPG |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range2026 Truck, 456 mi per charge | 205.0 | 50 | $42.00 | 9.2¢ | 19.9¢ | $1,245 | 49 MPG |
| GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range2026 Truck, 456 mi per charge | 205.0 | 50 | $42.00 | 9.2¢ | 19.9¢ | $1,245 | 49 MPG |
| Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast2026 Truck, 267 mi per charge | 123.0 | 51 | $25.20 | 9.5¢ | 20.4¢ | $1,277 | 47 MPG |
| GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X2026 SUV, 319 mi per charge | 177.0 | 62 | $36.27 | 11.4¢ | 24.6¢ | $1,537 | 39 MPG |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X2026 Truck, 364 mi per charge | 212.7 | 65 | $43.58 | 12.0¢ | 25.8¢ | $1,616 | 37 MPG |
Cheapest and Most Expensive EVs to Charge
The gap between the cheapest and dearest EV to charge is about $1,020 a year at average mileage. The gap between two states, or between home and fast charging, is often bigger.
Five cheapest to charge per mile
Five most expensive per mile
What Each Type of EV Costs, in Gas MPG Terms
Cents per mile is the right measure, but most drivers think in MPG. This table shows the gas mileage a car would need to cost the same per mile, charged at home and on DC fast chargers.
| Type | Models | Avg kWh/100 mi | Home per mile | Home MPG equal | DC fast MPG equal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | 38 | 34 | 6.3¢ | 71 MPG | 33 MPG |
| Sedan | 15 | 28 | 5.1¢ | 88 MPG | 41 MPG |
| Truck | 7 | 52 | 9.5¢ | 47 MPG | 22 MPG |
| Hatchback | 4 | 29 | 5.3¢ | 85 MPG | 39 MPG |
| Coupe | 1 | 38 | 7.1¢ | 63 MPG | 29 MPG |
| Van | 1 | 42 | 7.7¢ | 58 MPG | 27 MPG |
Charged at home, every type here beats almost any gas car. Charged only on fast chargers, heavy trucks and big SUVs lose most of that edge. That is why the home charging question comes before the vehicle question. Price your own setup in the EV home charging cost calculator.
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EV Charging Cost by Car, Answered
By cost per mile, the Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD at about 4.4 cents a mile at the US average home rate, or $597 a year at 13,500 miles. By cost per full charge, the cheapest is the car with the smallest battery, the Mini Cooper SE at $10.08, which is a much less useful measure.
The GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X, at about 12.0 cents a mile at home, or $1,616 a year. Heavy trucks and large SUVs sit at the top of the table because they use the most energy per mile.
More per full charge, not more per mile. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X costs $43.58 to fill and the Mini Cooper SE $10.08, but the bigger pack also goes much further. Cost per mile depends on efficiency and your rate, and battery size is not part of that sum.
Multiply the EPA kWh per 100 miles by your rate. At $0.1844 per kWh, the most efficient EVs cost about $4.42 per 100 miles, a typical model like the Audi Q4 e-tron about $6.15, and the thirstiest trucks about $11.97.
Divide the gas price by the EV cost per mile. At $4.48 a gallon, the Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD charged at home matches a 101 MPG gas car and the GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X matches 37 MPG. On DC fast charging those drop to 47 and 17 MPG.
EPA tests run at mild temperature and moderate speed. Sustained highway speed, cold weather with the heater on, bigger wheels, all wheel drive and towing all push real use above the label. Expect to beat it in gentle town driving and miss it on a winter interstate trip.
Yes. The EPA kWh per 100 miles is measured at the wall, so normal Level 2 loss is already inside cost per mile. The full charge column adds a 10 percent loss to the usable battery size, and the DC column assumes 95 percent efficiency because fast chargers skip the onboard charger.
The same efficient cars, and the margin matters more. At $0.42 per kWh the Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD costs about 9.5 cents a mile, against 25.8 cents for the GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X. Without home charging, efficiency decides whether an EV beats a gas car at all.
Last reviewed: September 23, 2026
Data sources: EPA certification data on fueleconomy.gov for efficiency. Manufacturer specifications and independent measurements for usable battery size. EIA Electric Power Monthly, May 2026, for electricity. AAA for public charging (August 27, 2026) and gasoline (September 22, 2026).