How much it costs to charge 17 of America’s most popular electric cars, trucks and SUVs at home, at the US average electricity rate. Choose a model for charging times and costs in every state.
| Model | Battery | EPA range | Full charge | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 79 kWh | 357 mi | $16.07 | $45 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | 363 mi | $16.07 | $44 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 | 84 kWh | 318 mi | $17.09 | $54 |
| Toyota bZ | 74.7 kWh | 314 mi | $15.20 | $48 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | 319 mi | $17.29 | $54 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | 300 mi | $18.51 | $62 |
| Honda Prologue | 85 kWh | 308 mi | $17.29 | $56 |
| Lexus RZ | 77 kWh | 301 mi | $15.67 | $52 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | 326 mi | $20.75 | $64 |
| Kia EV6 | 84 kWh | 319 mi | $17.09 | $54 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | 305 mi | $20.30 | $67 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 9 | 110 kWh | 335 mi | $22.38 | $67 |
| Nissan LEAF | 75 kWh | 303 mi | $15.26 | $50 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 82 kWh | 291 mi | $16.68 | $57 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 65 kWh | 262 mi | $13.22 | $50 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 131 kWh | 300 mi | $26.65 | $89 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 123 kWh | 335 mi | $25.02 | $75 |
At the US average rate of 18.31ยข/kWh with Level 2 charging losses. Battery sizes are approximate.
Why bigger isn’t always more expensive per mile
A larger battery costs more to fill, but what matters for your monthly bill is efficiency: how many miles you get per kWh. Compact sedans and crossovers tend to use the least energy per mile, while large trucks and three-row SUVs use the most. Compare the “per 1,000 miles” column rather than the full-charge cost when choosing between cars.
Figures use the longest-range trim’s approximate battery size and EPA-rated range, plus typical Level 2 charging losses. Real-world efficiency varies with speed, weather and driving style.