How Much Does a EV charger (Level 1) Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 1440 W · 2 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.52
Monthly
$15.53
Yearly
$188.98
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.52
Monthly cost
$15.53
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$188.98
kWh / month
86.4 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $15.53 · U.S. average equivalent: $15.53
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A typical ev charger (level 1) uses about 1440 W and costs about $0.48/day or $14.52/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 2 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.34/day (1000 W) to $0.50/day (1500 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $34.38
- Massachusetts $26.92
- Maine $26.55
- California $26.17
- Rhode Island $26.04
- New York $24.51
- Connecticut $24.45
- New Hampshire $22.74
- Alaska $22.05
- District of Columbia $20.49
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 1440 W and 2 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1000 W | $10.79 |
| Typical | 1440 W | $15.53 |
| High | 1500 W | $16.18 |
Energy saving tips
- Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day.
- Use built-in eco or energy-saving modes whenever available.
- Shift usage to off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Schedule charging for off-peak or overnight hours.
- Use the car's charge limit to avoid unnecessary top-offs.
FAQ
- Most ev charger (level 1) units fall between 1000 W and 1500 W, with 1440 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 1440 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 1000–1500 W.
- At typical use (2 hours/day at 1440 W), the estimate is about 2.88 kWh/day and 86.4 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 2 hours/day and 1440 W, this appliance uses about 2.88 kWh per day.
- At 2 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 86.4 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 1.440 kWh (at 1440 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.48/day for 2 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $14.52/month at 2 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 1440 W costs about $0.24/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (2 hours/day at 1440 W), the estimate is about $0.48/day or $14.52/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 86.4 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $14.52/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.