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Charging cost calculator

Find out what a single charging session costs, from your battery size, state electricity rate, and how much charge you're adding.

Charging type
Energy added
45.0 kWh
Effective rate
29.5¢/kWh
Session cost
$13.28

How this is calculated

Energy added equals battery capacity multiplied by the percentage-point gap between your starting and target charge. Cost equals that energy multiplied by the state's electricity rate, with a 2.2x premium applied for DC fast charging to reflect typical public network pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the cost depend on start and target charge?

A charge from 20% to 80% moves 60% of the battery’s capacity, not the full pack. Cost scales with the kWh actually delivered.

Why is DC fast charging more expensive per kWh?

Public fast-charging networks price above residential electricity rates to cover equipment, real estate, and demand charges. We model this as a 2.2x multiplier on the state’s home rate.