Cost to charge a 90 kWh electric car battery
$13.60
to charge a 90 kWh battery from 10% to 90% at home at $0.17/kWh · about 252 miles of range at 3.5 mi/kWh
Charging cost by electricity rate
| Rate | 10-90% charge | 0-100% charge |
|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $8.00 | $10.00 |
| $0.13/kWh | $10.40 | $13.00 |
| $0.17/kWh | $13.60 | $17.00 |
| $0.22/kWh | $17.60 | $22.00 |
| $0.30/kWh | $24.00 | $30.00 |
| $0.45/kWh | $36.00 | $45.00 |
| $0.55/kWh | $44.00 | $55.00 |
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) | 57.1 h |
| Level 2 240 V (7.2 kW) | 11.1 h |
| Level 2 48 A (11.5 kW) | 7.0 h |
| DC fast (avg 100 kW) | 43 min |
FAQ
How much does it cost to charge a 90 kWh EV?
At $0.17/kWh a 10-90% home charge costs about $13.60; a full 0-100% charge about $17.00. At a $0.48/kWh fast charger, about $38.40.
What is the cost per mile?
At 3.5 mi/kWh and $0.17/kWh (with charging loss), about 5.4 cents per mile.