Cost to charge a 70 kWh electric car battery
$10.58
to charge a 70 kWh battery from 10% to 90% at home at $0.17/kWh · about 196 miles of range at 3.5 mi/kWh
Charging cost by electricity rate
| Rate | 10-90% charge | 0-100% charge |
|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $6.22 | $7.78 |
| $0.13/kWh | $8.09 | $10.11 |
| $0.17/kWh | $10.58 | $13.22 |
| $0.22/kWh | $13.69 | $17.11 |
| $0.30/kWh | $18.67 | $23.33 |
| $0.45/kWh | $28.00 | $35.00 |
| $0.55/kWh | $34.22 | $42.78 |
Includes ~10% charging loss. Home rates are typically $0.10-0.30; DC fast charging $0.40-0.60.
Charge time (10-90%)
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| Level 1 120 V (1.4 kW) | 44.4 h |
| Level 2 240 V (7.2 kW) | 8.6 h |
| Level 2 48 A (11.5 kW) | 5.4 h |
| DC fast (avg 100 kW) | 34 min |
FAQ
How much does it cost to charge a 70 kWh EV?
At $0.17/kWh a 10-90% home charge costs about $10.58; a full 0-100% charge about $13.22. At a $0.48/kWh fast charger, about $29.87.
What is the cost per mile?
At 3.5 mi/kWh and $0.17/kWh (with charging loss), about 5.4 cents per mile.