Home Charging vs EVgo
Home Charging is cheaper at 17¢/kWh vs 48¢/kWh for EVgo. For a 60 kWh battery, Home Charging saves you $14.88 per full charge. Over 200 charges per year, that is $2,976.00 annually. EVgo offers a $7.99/month membership that can partially close the gap.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Home ChargingWinner | EVgo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Level 2 | DC Fast Charge |
| Standard Rate | 17¢/kWh | 48¢/kWh |
| Member Rate | None | 32¢/kWh |
| Membership Fee | — | $7.99/mo |
| Stations | 0 | 1,100 |
| Connectors | J1772, NACS | CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS |
Cost by Battery Size
For an 80% charge (the typical fast-charge session).
| Battery | Home Charging | EVgo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 kWh | $5.44 | $15.36 | Home pays -$9.92 |
| 60 kWh | $8.16 | $23.04 | Home pays -$14.88 |
| 75 kWh | $10.20 | $28.80 | Home pays -$18.60 |
| 100 kWh | $13.60 | $38.40 | Home pays -$24.80 |
| 123 kWh | $16.73 | $47.23 | Home pays -$30.50 |
Why Choose Home Charging
- ✓Cheapest option for most drivers ($0.11–$0.40/kWh depending on state)
- ✓Charge overnight while you sleep
- ✓No trips to charging stations
- ✓Time-of-use rates can cut costs further
Why Choose EVgo
- ✓Urban-focused with many metro locations
- ✓EVgo Plus membership offers flat monthly rate
- ✓Supports all major connector standards
- ✓ReNew program with renewable energy sourcing
Which One Actually Fits Your Driving?
Rate alone doesn't decide the winner. Home Charging's 17¢/kWh is cheaper than EVgo's 48¢/kWh, but the better network is the one whose stations are where you actually drive. Home Charging operates 0 stations; EVgo operates 1,100. Check PlugShare or A Better Routeplanner for your specific corridors before subscribing — a cheaper rate at a network with a station five miles off your route is more expensive than a more costly network at the exit you're already taking.
Membership economics are the other hidden variable. Home Charging has no paid membership — the rate you see is the rate you pay. EVgo's $7.99/month tier cuts rates to 32¢/kWh, which breaks even at about 50 kWh/month (roughly one to two 80% top-ups for a mid-size EV).
Connector compatibility is the other decision gate. Home Charging supports J1772, NACS, while EVgo supports CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS. If your EV is a 2025+ Tesla, NACS is native. If you drive a pre-2024 Ford, GM, Hyundai, or Kia, CCS is your primary plug — most OEMs are now shipping free NACS adapters to owners. Check your car's connector and which networks support it natively before choosing a home network.
At 15,000 miles per year on a mid-size EV (roughly 50 sessions at a 75 kWh battery), the annual cost difference between Home Charging ($510.00) and EVgo ($1,440.00) is $930.00. That's the financial argument. The practical argument still comes down to location coverage and reliability — which varies more by region than any published rate card shows. For a full picture, see our home vs public analysis and the full network comparison.
Data sources: Published network rate cards from Home Charging and EVgo; station counts from network and PlugShare data; manufacturer battery specs. Prices vary by location and time; verify in-app before charging.