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Cost to Charge GMC Sierra EV on bp pulse

Verdict

A full charge for the GMC Sierra 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 $18.72.

Full Charge (80%)

$68.88

Half Charge (50%)

$43.05

Per 100 Miles

$18.72

Charge Time

28 min

bp pulse vs Home Charging

Scenariobp pulseHome (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.

StateHome RateHome Full Chargebp pulseHome Saves
North Dakota10.92¢$17.91$68.88+$50.97
Nebraska11.76¢$19.29$68.88+$49.59
Missouri11.8¢$19.35$68.88+$49.53
Idaho12.07¢$19.79$68.88+$49.09
Arkansas12.35¢$20.25$68.88+$48.63
Louisiana12.46¢$20.43$68.88+$48.45
Oklahoma12.62¢$20.70$68.88+$48.18
Iowa12.83¢$21.04$68.88+$47.84
Wyoming12.85¢$21.07$68.88+$47.81
Montana12.86¢$21.09$68.88+$47.79
Utah12.88¢$21.12$68.88+$47.76
Tennessee13.1¢$21.48$68.88+$47.40
South Dakota13.6¢$22.30$68.88+$46.58
North Carolina13.68¢$22.44$68.88+$46.44
Washington13.81¢$22.65$68.88+$46.23
Nevada13.98¢$22.93$68.88+$45.95
Mississippi14.24¢$23.35$68.88+$45.53
Kentucky14.27¢$23.40$68.88+$45.48
Kansas14.29¢$23.44$68.88+$45.44
Georgia14.46¢$23.71$68.88+$45.17
Oregon14.66¢$24.04$68.88+$44.84
New Mexico14.7¢$24.11$68.88+$44.77
West Virginia14.77¢$24.22$68.88+$44.66
Minnesota14.98¢$24.57$68.88+$44.31
South Carolina15.41¢$25.27$68.88+$43.61
Arizona15.61¢$25.60$68.88+$43.28
Texas15.69¢$25.73$68.88+$43.15
Virginia15.87¢$26.03$68.88+$42.85
Florida15.92¢$26.11$68.88+$42.77
Alabama16.06¢$26.34$68.88+$42.54
Indiana16.19¢$26.55$68.88+$42.33
Illinois16.36¢$26.83$68.88+$42.05
Colorado16.44¢$26.96$68.88+$41.92
Delaware16.51¢$27.08$68.88+$41.80
Ohio17.59¢$28.85$68.88+$40.03
Wisconsin18.2¢$29.85$68.88+$39.03
Washington D.C.18.5¢$30.34$68.88+$38.54
Michigan19.52¢$32.01$68.88+$36.87
Pennsylvania20.19¢$33.11$68.88+$35.77
Maryland20.61¢$33.80$68.88+$35.08
New Jersey23.13¢$37.93$68.88+$30.95
Vermont23.29¢$38.20$68.88+$30.68
Alaska25.52¢$41.85$68.88+$27.03
New Hampshire26.32¢$43.16$68.88+$25.72
Connecticut28.3¢$46.41$68.88+$22.47
New York28.37¢$46.53$68.88+$22.35
Rhode Island30.14¢$49.43$68.88+$19.45
California30.29¢$49.68$68.88+$19.20
Maine30.73¢$50.40$68.88+$18.48
Massachusetts31.16¢$51.10$68.88+$17.78
Hawaii39.79¢$65.26$68.88+$3.62

Practical Notes: Sierra EV on bp pulse

The Sierra 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 Sierra 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 $0.15 per mile of driving — about 15.0¢/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 $2,807.61/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$1,102.99/year).

For most Sierra 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 Sierra 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.