Cost to Charge Kia EV9 on bp pulse
A full charge for the Kia EV9 on bp pulse costs $33.53 at 42¢/kWh. That is $20.36 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $13.79.
Full Charge (80%)
$33.53
Half Charge (50%)
$20.96
Per 100 Miles
$13.79
Charge Time
20 min
bp pulse vs Home Charging
| Scenario | bp pulse | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $33.53 | $13.17 | +$20.36 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $20.96 | $8.23 | +$12.72 |
| 25% Top-Up | $10.48 | $4.12 | +$6.36 |
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¢ | $8.72 | $33.53 | +$24.81 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $9.39 | $33.53 | +$24.14 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $9.42 | $33.53 | +$24.11 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $9.64 | $33.53 | +$23.90 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $9.86 | $33.53 | +$23.67 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $9.95 | $33.53 | +$23.58 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $10.08 | $33.53 | +$23.46 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $10.24 | $33.53 | +$23.29 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $10.26 | $33.53 | +$23.27 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $10.27 | $33.53 | +$23.27 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $10.28 | $33.53 | +$23.25 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $10.46 | $33.53 | +$23.07 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $10.86 | $33.53 | +$22.67 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $10.92 | $33.53 | +$22.61 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $11.03 | $33.53 | +$22.51 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $11.16 | $33.53 | +$22.37 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $11.37 | $33.53 | +$22.16 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $11.39 | $33.53 | +$22.14 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $11.41 | $33.53 | +$22.12 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $11.54 | $33.53 | +$21.99 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $11.70 | $33.53 | +$21.83 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $11.74 | $33.53 | +$21.80 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $11.79 | $33.53 | +$21.74 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $11.96 | $33.53 | +$21.57 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $12.30 | $33.53 | +$21.23 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $12.46 | $33.53 | +$21.07 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $12.53 | $33.53 | +$21.01 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $12.67 | $33.53 | +$20.86 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $12.71 | $33.53 | +$20.82 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $12.82 | $33.53 | +$20.71 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $12.93 | $33.53 | +$20.61 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $13.06 | $33.53 | +$20.47 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $13.13 | $33.53 | +$20.41 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $13.18 | $33.53 | +$20.35 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $14.04 | $33.53 | +$19.49 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $14.53 | $33.53 | +$19.00 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $14.77 | $33.53 | +$18.76 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $15.58 | $33.53 | +$17.95 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $16.12 | $33.53 | +$17.41 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $16.46 | $33.53 | +$17.08 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $18.47 | $33.53 | +$15.07 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $18.59 | $33.53 | +$14.94 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $20.38 | $33.53 | +$13.16 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $21.01 | $33.53 | +$12.52 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $22.59 | $33.53 | +$10.94 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $22.65 | $33.53 | +$10.88 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $24.06 | $33.53 | +$9.47 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $24.18 | $33.53 | +$9.35 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $24.53 | $33.53 | +$9.00 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $24.88 | $33.53 | +$8.65 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $31.77 | $33.53 | +$1.76 |
Practical Notes: EV9 on bp pulse
The EV9'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 EV9's 240 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to bp pulse's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 14 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $33.53 full charge on bp pulse represents $0.11 per mile of driving — about 11.0¢/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 $2,068.22/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$812.52/year).
For most EV9 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 EV9 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.