How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Georgia?
At 14.6¢ per kWh, Georgia electricity is 9% below the national average of 16¢. Gas is relatively cheap at about $2.95 a gallon (16% below the $3.50 reference), so a thrifty gas car stays more competitive.
At Georgia's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $3.65 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $8.76. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Georgia comes to about $647 — roughly $54 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Georgia: home vs station
Home charging at $0.146 per kWh works out to 3.6¢ a mile in a Model 3. Public DC fast charging, often around $0.45 per kWh, is 11.3¢ a mile. If you could only fast charge, the yearly bill would be about $1,519, which is $274 more than gas. Ask your utility about EV or time-of-use plans; overnight rates are frequently well below the average shown here.
EV vs gas cost per mile in Georgia
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 4.8¢ | $647 | $3,233 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.4¢ | $724 | $3,621 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 5.7¢ | $776 | $3,880 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 9.2¢ | $1,242 | $6,208 |
| Honda Civic | 8.4¢ | $1,138 | $5,689 |
| Toyota Camry | 9.2¢ | $1,245 | $6,223 |
| Honda CR-V | 10.5¢ | $1,422 | $7,112 |
| Ford F-150 | 14.8¢ | $1,991 | $9,956 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.192 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Georgia?
Georgia ranks #25 of 50 for EV fuel savings — middle of the pack. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Georgia would have to drop to about $1.53 a gallon. Add lower upkeep — no oil changes and less brake wear — and the yearly gap typically grows by a few hundred dollars. Whether the switch pays off depends mostly on the price difference you pay up front; enter it in the payback field above.
Nearby in the ranking: Indiana ($606/yr), Tennessee ($599/yr), Louisiana ($593/yr), Iowa ($593/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Georgia?
At about 14.6¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 3.6¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 4.1¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $10.95 at home; Supercharger and other fast-charging prices are higher and vary by location and time.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Georgia?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $598 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Georgia's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Georgia?
Our preset uses about 14.6¢ per kWh, a rounded residential average based on U.S. EIA state data. Your bill can differ by utility, season and plan — use the per-kWh total from your own bill for the best estimate.
How much is gas in Georgia?
The preset uses about $2.95 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.