EV Charging Cost in Virginia
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
The short answer: Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 14.6¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. average, ranking #21 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $12.17 to fully charge at home here (4.2¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $56.84/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
What EV owners in Virginia should know
Virginia sits near the national average, with Dominion's off-peak EV plans offering solid overnight discounts. The I-95 and I-81 corridors are well-charged, keeping trip pricing competitive for the mid-Atlantic.
Full-charge cost by model in Virginia
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $9.73 | 3.9¢ | $38.62 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $12.17 | 4.2¢ | $41.60 |
| Tesla Model S | $16.22 | 4.4¢ | $43.84 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $19.95 | 6.5¢ | $64.89 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $13.79 | 4.8¢ | $47.71 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $11.68 | 4.9¢ | $49.16 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $15.90 | 7.4¢ | $73.74 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $12.49 | 4.8¢ | $47.71 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $12.49 | 4.1¢ | $40.56 |
| Kia EV6 | $12.49 | 4.5¢ | $45.06 |
| Kia EV9 | $16.22 | 5.8¢ | $57.94 |
| Nissan Ariya | $14.11 | 5.4¢ | $54.07 |
| Nissan Leaf | $9.73 | 4.8¢ | $47.71 |
| Rivian R1T | $21.90 | 6.8¢ | $67.59 |
| Rivian R1S | $21.90 | 7.1¢ | $70.53 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $12.49 | 5.4¢ | $54.07 |
| BMW i4 | $13.14 | 4.6¢ | $46.35 |
| Lucid Air | $18.17 | 4.1¢ | $40.56 |
| Honda Prologue | $13.79 | 5.1¢ | $50.69 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $11.52 | 4.9¢ | $49.16 |
| Tesla Model X | $16.22 | 5.4¢ | $54.07 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $13.79 | 5.4¢ | $54.07 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $27.58 | 6.8¢ | $67.59 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $27.58 | 6.8¢ | $67.59 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $33.26 | 10.1¢ | $101.39 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $16.55 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $13.79 | 5.4¢ | $54.07 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $10.54 | 4.5¢ | $45.06 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $17.84 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| Kia Niro EV | $10.38 | 4.6¢ | $46.35 |
| BMW iX | $17.03 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| BMW i5 | $13.14 | 4.9¢ | $49.16 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $10.87 | 5.2¢ | $52.33 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $14.44 | 4.9¢ | $49.16 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $17.52 | 5.1¢ | $50.69 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $12.49 | 5.4¢ | $54.07 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $15.25 | 5.2¢ | $52.33 |
| Porsche Taycan | $14.44 | 5.4¢ | $54.07 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $15.41 | 5.2¢ | $52.33 |
| Polestar 2 | $12.82 | 4.8¢ | $47.71 |
| Polestar 3 | $17.36 | 5.8¢ | $57.94 |
| Volvo EX40 | $12.82 | 5.1¢ | $50.69 |
| Volvo EX90 | $17.36 | 6.0¢ | $60.08 |
| Subaru Solterra | $11.52 | 5.1¢ | $50.69 |
| Lexus RZ | $11.52 | 5.2¢ | $52.33 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $13.95 | 6.2¢ | $62.39 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $10.38 | 5.2¢ | $52.33 |
| Fiat 500e | $6.81 | 4.5¢ | $45.06 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $15.09 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $15.09 | 5.4¢ | $54.07 |
| Acura ZDX | $16.55 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| Genesis GV60 | $12.49 | 4.9¢ | $49.16 |
| Lucid Gravity | $18.17 | 4.9¢ | $49.16 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV (2027) | $10.54 | 4.2¢ | $41.60 |
| Rivian R2 | $14.92 | 5.1¢ | $50.69 |
| Kia EV3 | $13.14 | 4.3¢ | $42.69 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $32.44 | 7.4¢ | $73.74 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | $16.55 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (electric) | $13.79 | 3.8¢ | $37.73 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $10.54 | 4.5¢ | $45.06 |
| BMW i3 (2019–2021) | $6.85 | 4.2¢ | $41.60 |
| BMW i7 | $16.50 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| Audi e-tron GT | $15.74 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | $17.20 | 6.5¢ | $64.89 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | $15.39 | 4.2¢ | $41.60 |
| Volvo EX30 | $10.38 | 4.2¢ | $41.60 |
| Polestar 4 | $15.25 | 5.1¢ | $50.69 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | $12.56 | 5.6¢ | $55.94 |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | $14.15 | 5.1¢ | $50.69 |
| Mercedes-Benz G580 (Electric G-Class) | $18.82 | 8.1¢ | $81.11 |
| MINI Cooper SE (Hardtop) | $4.69 | 4.5¢ | $45.06 |
| Fisker Ocean | $17.20 | 5.1¢ | $50.69 |
| VinFast VF 8 | $14.23 | 6.8¢ | $67.59 |
| Ford E-Transit | $14.44 | 9.0¢ | $90.12 |
| Kia EV4 | $12.65 | 4.2¢ | $41.60 |
| Toyota C-HR EV | $12.12 | 4.2¢ | $41.60 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | $12.12 | 4.6¢ | $46.35 |
| Jeep Recon | $16.22 | 6.5¢ | $64.89 |
Cost to charge a Tesla in Virginia
Tesla is the most-searched brand, so here it is separately: home charging at 14.6¢/kWh versus typical Supercharger pricing (~2-3× home rates).
| Tesla | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Est. Supercharger full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $9.73 | 3.9¢ | $24.33 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $12.17 | 4.2¢ | $30.42 |
| Tesla Model S | $16.22 | 4.4¢ | $40.56 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $19.95 | 6.5¢ | $49.88 |
| Tesla Model X | $16.22 | 5.4¢ | $40.56 |
Monthly cost by daily driving in Virginia
What the electricity bill looks like for a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh, ~10% charging losses) charged at home at 14.6¢/kWh, versus a 32-mpg gas car at $3.15/gallon.
| Daily driving | Miles / month | EV at home | EV on DC fast only | Gas car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi/day | 600 | $27.81 | $73.71 | $59.06 |
| 30 mi/day | 900 | $41.71 | $110.57 | $88.59 |
| 40 mi/day | 1,200 | $55.62 | $147.43 | $118.13 |
| 60 mi/day | 1,800 | $83.43 | $221.14 | $177.19 |
| 80 mi/day | 2,400 | $111.24 | $294.86 | $236.25 |
Public charging in Virginia
Public DC fast charging in Virginia typically costs 35–60¢/kWh — Tesla Superchargers usually 30–50¢ depending on time of day, Electrify America and EVgo 48–64¢ without a membership — which is about 2.9× the state's 14.6¢ home rate. Public Level 2 stations at workplaces, garages and shopping centers are often free or billed at 20–35¢/kWh. If you cannot charge at home, see the apartment charging playbook and the Supercharger cost guide.
Run your own numbers
Using Virginia's average residential rate (14.6¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.