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Cost to Charge Kia EV6 on bp pulse

Verdict

A full charge for the Kia EV6 on bp pulse costs $26.01 at 42¢/kWh. That is $15.79 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $10.49.

Full Charge (80%)

$26.01

Half Charge (50%)

$16.25

Per 100 Miles

$10.49

Charge Time

15 min

bp pulse vs Home Charging

Scenariobp pulseHome (16.5¢/kWh avg)Difference
Full Charge (80%)$26.01$10.22+$15.79
Half Charge (50%)$16.25$6.39+$9.87
25% Top-Up$8.13$3.19+$4.93

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¢$6.76$26.01+$19.24
Nebraska11.76¢$7.28$26.01+$18.72
Missouri11.8¢$7.31$26.01+$18.70
Idaho12.07¢$7.47$26.01+$18.53
Arkansas12.35¢$7.65$26.01+$18.36
Louisiana12.46¢$7.72$26.01+$18.29
Oklahoma12.62¢$7.81$26.01+$18.19
Iowa12.83¢$7.94$26.01+$18.06
Wyoming12.85¢$7.96$26.01+$18.05
Montana12.86¢$7.96$26.01+$18.04
Utah12.88¢$7.98$26.01+$18.03
Tennessee13.1¢$8.11$26.01+$17.89
South Dakota13.6¢$8.42$26.01+$17.59
North Carolina13.68¢$8.47$26.01+$17.54
Washington13.81¢$8.55$26.01+$17.46
Nevada13.98¢$8.66$26.01+$17.35
Mississippi14.24¢$8.82$26.01+$17.19
Kentucky14.27¢$8.84$26.01+$17.17
Kansas14.29¢$8.85$26.01+$17.16
Georgia14.46¢$8.95$26.01+$17.05
Oregon14.66¢$9.08$26.01+$16.93
New Mexico14.7¢$9.10$26.01+$16.90
West Virginia14.77¢$9.15$26.01+$16.86
Minnesota14.98¢$9.28$26.01+$16.73
South Carolina15.41¢$9.54$26.01+$16.46
Arizona15.61¢$9.67$26.01+$16.34
Texas15.69¢$9.72$26.01+$16.29
Virginia15.87¢$9.83$26.01+$16.18
Florida15.92¢$9.86$26.01+$16.15
Alabama16.06¢$9.94$26.01+$16.06
Indiana16.19¢$10.02$26.01+$15.98
Illinois16.36¢$10.13$26.01+$15.88
Colorado16.44¢$10.18$26.01+$15.83
Delaware16.51¢$10.22$26.01+$15.78
Ohio17.59¢$10.89$26.01+$15.11
Wisconsin18.2¢$11.27$26.01+$14.74
Washington D.C.18.5¢$11.46$26.01+$14.55
Michigan19.52¢$12.09$26.01+$13.92
Pennsylvania20.19¢$12.50$26.01+$13.50
Maryland20.61¢$12.76$26.01+$13.24
New Jersey23.13¢$14.32$26.01+$11.68
Vermont23.29¢$14.42$26.01+$11.59
Alaska25.52¢$15.80$26.01+$10.20
New Hampshire26.32¢$16.30$26.01+$9.71
Connecticut28.3¢$17.52$26.01+$8.48
New York28.37¢$17.57$26.01+$8.44
Rhode Island30.14¢$18.66$26.01+$7.34
California30.29¢$18.76$26.01+$7.25
Maine30.73¢$19.03$26.01+$6.98
Massachusetts31.16¢$19.29$26.01+$6.71
Hawaii39.79¢$24.64$26.01+$1.37

Practical Notes: EV6 on bp pulse

The EV6'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 EV6's 240 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to bp pulse's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 11 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.

Cost-wise, one $26.01 full charge on bp pulse represents $0.08 per mile of driving — about 8.4¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on bp pulse would cost roughly $1,572.97/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$617.95/year).

For most EV6 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 EV6 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.