Cost to Charge Chevrolet Silverado EV on bp pulse
A full charge for the Chevrolet Silverado EV on bp pulse costs $68.88 at 42¢/kWh. That is $41.82 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $17.50.
Full Charge (80%)
$68.88
Half Charge (50%)
$43.05
Per 100 Miles
$17.50
Charge Time
28 min
bp pulse vs Home Charging
| Scenario | bp pulse | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $68.88 | $27.06 | +$41.82 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $43.05 | $16.91 | +$26.14 |
| 25% Top-Up | $21.53 | $8.46 | +$13.07 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare bp pulse (42¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | bp pulse | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $17.91 | $68.88 | +$50.97 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $19.29 | $68.88 | +$49.59 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $19.35 | $68.88 | +$49.53 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $19.79 | $68.88 | +$49.09 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $20.25 | $68.88 | +$48.63 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $20.43 | $68.88 | +$48.45 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $20.70 | $68.88 | +$48.18 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $21.04 | $68.88 | +$47.84 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $21.07 | $68.88 | +$47.81 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $21.09 | $68.88 | +$47.79 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $21.12 | $68.88 | +$47.76 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $21.48 | $68.88 | +$47.40 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $22.30 | $68.88 | +$46.58 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $22.44 | $68.88 | +$46.44 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $22.65 | $68.88 | +$46.23 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $22.93 | $68.88 | +$45.95 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $23.35 | $68.88 | +$45.53 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $23.40 | $68.88 | +$45.48 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $23.44 | $68.88 | +$45.44 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $23.71 | $68.88 | +$45.17 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $24.04 | $68.88 | +$44.84 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $24.11 | $68.88 | +$44.77 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $24.22 | $68.88 | +$44.66 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $24.57 | $68.88 | +$44.31 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $25.27 | $68.88 | +$43.61 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $25.60 | $68.88 | +$43.28 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $25.73 | $68.88 | +$43.15 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $26.03 | $68.88 | +$42.85 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $26.11 | $68.88 | +$42.77 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $26.34 | $68.88 | +$42.54 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $26.55 | $68.88 | +$42.33 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $26.83 | $68.88 | +$42.05 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $26.96 | $68.88 | +$41.92 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $27.08 | $68.88 | +$41.80 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $28.85 | $68.88 | +$40.03 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $29.85 | $68.88 | +$39.03 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $30.34 | $68.88 | +$38.54 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $32.01 | $68.88 | +$36.87 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $33.11 | $68.88 | +$35.77 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $33.80 | $68.88 | +$35.08 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $37.93 | $68.88 | +$30.95 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $38.20 | $68.88 | +$30.68 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $41.85 | $68.88 | +$27.03 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $43.16 | $68.88 | +$25.72 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $46.41 | $68.88 | +$22.47 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $46.53 | $68.88 | +$22.35 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $49.43 | $68.88 | +$19.45 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $49.68 | $68.88 | +$19.20 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $50.40 | $68.88 | +$18.48 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $51.10 | $68.88 | +$17.78 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $65.26 | $68.88 | +$3.62 |
Practical Notes: Silverado EV on bp pulse
The Silverado EV's NACS+CCS port plugs directly into bp pulse stalls — no adapter needed. Check the bp pulse app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the Silverado EV's 350 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to bp pulse's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 20 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $68.88 full charge on bp pulse represents $0.14 per mile of driving — about 14.0¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is more expensive than gas at current prices. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on bp pulse would cost roughly $2,625.00/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$1,031.25/year).
For most Silverado EV owners, the realistic use-pattern for bp pulse is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your Silverado EV state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: bp pulse published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.