How Much Does a EV charger (Level 2) Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 7200 W · 2 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$2.59
Monthly
$77.66
Yearly
$944.92
Quick rate
Daily cost
$2.59
Monthly cost
$77.66
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$944.92
kWh / month
432.0 kWh
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A typical ev charger (level 2) uses about 7200 W and costs about $2.42/day or $72.58/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 $0.40/day (1200 W) to $3.23/day (9600 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $171.89
- Massachusetts $134.61
- Maine $132.75
- California $130.85
- Rhode Island $130.20
- New York $122.56
- Connecticut $122.26
- New Hampshire $113.70
- Alaska $110.25
- District of Columbia $102.47
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 7200 W and 2 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1200 W | $12.94 |
| Typical | 7200 W | $77.66 |
| High | 9600 W | $103.55 |
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 2) units fall between 1200 W and 9600 W, with 7200 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 7200 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 1200–9600 W.
- At typical use (2 hours/day at 7200 W), the estimate is about 14.40 kWh/day and 432.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 2 hours/day and 7200 W, this appliance uses about 14.40 kWh per day.
- At 2 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 432.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 7.200 kWh (at 7200 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $2.42/day for 2 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $72.58/month at 2 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 7200 W costs about $1.21/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (2 hours/day at 7200 W), the estimate is about $2.42/day or $72.58/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 432.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $72.58/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.