EV charging cost in California
Home electricity in California averages 33.0¢ per kWh, and regular gas is $6.19 a gallon.
Typical EV, a month
$109
Gas car, a month
$206
You save, a month
$97
Monthly cost to drive 1,000 miles. A typical EV uses about 30 kWh per 100 miles.
Monthly charging cost by car
| Car | 1,000 mi a month | 12,000 mi a year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $91 | $1089 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | $87 | $1045 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $98 | $1176 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $116 | $1393 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | $87 | $1045 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | $91 | $1089 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | $94 | $1132 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | $109 | $1306 |
Average residential price, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Updated 2026-10-04. Gas: California, week of 2026-09-28 (EIA). Includes about 10% charging loss. Every other EV is in the calculator.
Utility rates, overnight plans and rebates
- Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E): Northern and Central California
- Southern California Edison (SCE): Most of Southern California outside the City of Los Angeles
- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E): San Diego County and southern Orange County
California EV incentives
- Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Rebate - San Joaquin Valley Rebate
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate - Antelope Valley Rebate
- Low-Income Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Rebates: El Dorado County Rebate
- Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Rebates – El Dorado County Rebate
- Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Incentives Grant
- Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Grant - Bay Area Grant
- Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Financing Program Loan
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Near-ZEV Weight Exemption Exemption
Listed as published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked weekly. Programs open and close often, so confirm on the program's official page before you buy. The federal EV tax credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.