EV Charging Cost Calculator
Cost per charge, per mile, and versus petrol.
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Results
- Cost of a full charge
- $13.33
- Cost per mile
- $0.0494
- Petrol equivalent per mile
- $0.115
- Saving per 1,000 miles
- $65.62
- Effective MPG-equivalent
- 69.9
Quick answer
EV charging cost is battery kWh × electricity price ÷ charging efficiency; per-mile cost is that divided by range.
How to use the EV Charging Cost Calculator
- 1Enter your battery size and range.
- 2Add your electricity rate.
- 3Compare against a petrol car's mpg.
Frequently asked questions
Why divide by 0.9?
Charging loses roughly 10% to heat and conversion, so the meter records more energy than the battery gains.
Is rapid charging more expensive?
Yes, often two to four times the home rate, which is why most owners charge at home overnight.