This is how much it costs to charge some of the most popular EVs in the US, both on the road and at home

As EVs gain popularity across America, it’s important to know how much it costs to charge some of the most popular EVs in the US, both on the road and at home.

It’s no surprise that home charging is the most economically efficient option. However, the initial cost may be off-putting for some, even though it pays off in the long run.

While there are superfast public chargers across the USA that you could take advantage of, they’re more for efficiency than daily use.

Even different makes and models of EVs have an effect on the charging efficiency and how much juicing up is going to cost.

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How much does it cost to charge the most popular EVs in the US?

If you’re a first-time EV buyer, then you have to get used to the idea that preparing for a long drive or trying to find cheap charging will be forever different from what you’re used to with your gas-powered counterparts.

When you’re looking into the cheapest makes and models of electric cars, it’s also important to factor in how best to charge them, based on your location and what kind of living situation you’re in.

If you have the space for home charging, then this seems like the best option, as the average cost is about 13-17¢ per kW/hour in the majority of states.

This means that when you’re charging an EV with a 60 kWh battery, it’s roughly $8-$10 for a full charge. In addition, many EVs can drive 25-30 miles on a dollar’s worth of home-charging electricity.

Residential charging rates are much lower than the marked-up public stations. This sort of charging is perfect for overnight charging and daily commutes.

However, if you live in an apartment complex and have to rely on public chargers for your charging needs, that’s when the price of juicing up begins to skyrocket.

Charging both on the road and at home

Superfast public chargers are really speedy, which is very handy. But that kind of efficiency comes at a large price, one that wouldn’t be good for everyday use.

Because you’re paying for the convenience of a 20-30 minute charge, superfast chargers are handy for people on road trips or quick top-ups on busy days, because the average cost is around 30-48¢ per kW/hour.

The hiked-up prices mean that a single charge from empty can cost $18-$29 on average.

Looking more into the specifics, however, the average charging price varies by make and model. For example, the cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 at home is $8. But at a superfast charger, it’s between $17-$27.

At the other end of the spectrum, you have the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which on average costs $11-$13 to charge at home, compared with anywhere from $23 to a whopping $37 to charge on a superfast public charger.

Chevy Bolt EVs and the Ford Mustang Mach-E cost around $9-$12 to charge at home or $20-$33 to charge at a public charger.

So, there you have it, by far it’s better to invest in at-home charging with popular EVs. If that isn’t possible, though, a quick top-up here and there on the road might not be cheap, but it’s not going to break the bank.

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