EV Charging Costs in Virginia
Residential electricity in Virginia averages 15.87¢/kWh — 0.6¢ below the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
15.87¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$9.52
vs National Avg
-$0.38
Renewable Mix
16%
Analysis
In Virginia, home charging at 15.87¢/kWh is the cheapest option — even cheaper than Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh. Residents save $7.28 per full charge by charging at home.
Home vs Public Charging in Virginia
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 15.87¢/kWh | $9.52 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | +$7.28 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$8.48 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$8.48 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$9.68 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$11.48 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$12.08 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$14.48 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$15.68 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$16.88 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$16.88 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$19.28 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$19.28 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Virginia
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $12.95 | $4.97 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $10.79 | $4.26 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $12.95 | $5.31 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $12.67 | $5.21 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $11.16 | $4.25 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $10.03 | $3.45 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $9.52 | $3.33 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $12.95 | $5.17 |