EV Charging Costs in Washington D.C.
Residential electricity in Washington D.C. averages 18.5¢/kWh — 2.0¢ above the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
18.5¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$11.10
vs National Avg
+$1.20
Renewable Mix
6%
Analysis
In Washington D.C., home charging at 18.5¢/kWh is the cheapest option — even cheaper than Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh. Residents save $5.70 per full charge by charging at home.
Home vs Public Charging in Washington D.C.
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 18.5¢/kWh | $11.10 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | +$5.70 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$6.90 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$6.90 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$8.10 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$9.90 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$10.50 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$12.90 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$14.10 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$15.30 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$15.30 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$17.70 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$17.70 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Washington D.C.
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $15.10 | $5.79 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $12.58 | $4.96 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $15.10 | $6.19 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $14.77 | $6.07 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $13.01 | $4.96 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $11.69 | $4.03 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $11.10 | $3.89 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $15.10 | $6.03 |