EV Charging Cost Calculator
Calculate charging cost, time, and cost per mile for your electric vehicle.
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EV Charging Levels Explained
Level 1 uses a standard 120V household outlet (1.4 kW). It adds about 3–5 miles of range per hour — fine for overnight charging if you drive less than 40 miles/day, but very slow for larger batteries.
Level 2 uses a 240V outlet or dedicated EVSE (7.2–11.5 kW). It adds 15–35 miles per hour and can fully charge most EVs overnight. This is the recommended home charging solution for most drivers.
DC Fast Charging (50 kW+) can charge from 20% to 80% in 20–40 minutes, but public DC fast chargers typically cost $0.30–$0.50/kWh — 2–3× higher than home rates. Frequent DC fast charging can also slightly accelerate battery degradation.
The true cost to drive an EV is typically 3–5× cheaper per mile than a comparable gasoline vehicle at current electricity and gas prices.