How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Virginia?
At 15¢ per kWh, Virginia electricity is 6% below the national average of 16¢. Gas is relatively cheap at about $3.05 a gallon (13% below the $3.50 reference), so a thrifty gas car stays more competitive.
At Virginia's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $3.75 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $9.00. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Virginia comes to about $658 — roughly $55 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Virginia: home vs station
Home charging at $0.150 per kWh works out to 3.8¢ 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 $232 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 Virginia
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 4.9¢ | $658 | $3,291 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.5¢ | $737 | $3,686 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 5.9¢ | $790 | $3,949 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 9.4¢ | $1,264 | $6,318 |
| Honda Civic | 8.7¢ | $1,176 | $5,882 |
| Toyota Camry | 9.5¢ | $1,287 | $6,434 |
| Honda CR-V | 10.9¢ | $1,471 | $7,353 |
| Ford F-150 | 15.3¢ | $2,059 | $10,294 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.195 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Virginia?
Virginia ranks #19 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 Virginia would have to drop to about $1.56 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: New Mexico ($637/yr), Florida ($637/yr), Colorado ($628/yr), North Carolina ($615/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Virginia?
At about 15¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 3.8¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 4.2¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $11.25 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 Virginia?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $629 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Virginia's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Virginia?
Our preset uses about 15¢ 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 Virginia?
The preset uses about $3.05 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.