Cost to Run a EV Charging (Level 2, Home) in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 35.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 88% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (7 uses/week at 10 kWh each), a ev charging (level 2, home) here costs $107 per month.
Per use
$3.53
10 kWh per use
Per day
$3.53
7 uses/week at 10 kWh each
Per month
$107
304 kWh
Per year
$1,288
3,650 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4×/week) | $1.76 | $53.66 | $644 |
| Typical (7×/week) | $3.53 | $107 | $1,288 |
| Heavy (14×/week) | $7.06 | $215 | $2,577 |
California vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a ev charging (level 2, home) in California?
At California's current average residential rate of 35.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a ev charging (level 2, home) with typical usage costs about $3.53 per day, $107 per month, or $1,288 per year.
Is running a ev charging (level 2, home) in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 88% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $107 per month here versus $57.15 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 35.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.