How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Pennsylvania?
At 18.7¢ per kWh, Pennsylvania electricity is 17% above the national average of 16¢. Regular gas runs about $3.25 a gallon, 7% below the $3.50 reference price.
At Pennsylvania's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $4.68 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $11.22. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Pennsylvania comes to about $764 — roughly $64 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Pennsylvania: home vs station
Home charging at $0.187 per kWh works out to 4.7¢ 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 $148 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 Pennsylvania
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 5.7¢ | $764 | $3,821 |
| Tesla Model Y | 6.3¢ | $856 | $4,280 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 6.8¢ | $917 | $4,586 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 10.9¢ | $1,467 | $7,337 |
| Honda Civic | 9.3¢ | $1,254 | $6,268 |
| Toyota Camry | 10.2¢ | $1,371 | $6,855 |
| Honda CR-V | 11.6¢ | $1,567 | $7,835 |
| Ford F-150 | 16.3¢ | $2,194 | $10,969 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.226 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania ranks #22 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 Pennsylvania would have to drop to about $1.81 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: Colorado ($628/yr), North Carolina ($615/yr), Indiana ($606/yr), Tennessee ($599/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Pennsylvania?
At about 18.7¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 4.7¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 5.2¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $14.03 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $607 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Pennsylvania's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Pennsylvania?
Our preset uses about 18.7¢ 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 Pennsylvania?
The preset uses about $3.25 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.