EV Charging Cost in Washington
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
The short answer: Washington's average residential electricity rate is 12.3¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. average, ranking #8 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $10.25 to fully charge at home here (3.5¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $63.39/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
What EV owners in Washington should know
Washington's hydro-dominated grid gives it some of the cheapest, cleanest electricity in America — per-mile costs here are among the lowest we track, and the Seattle area's charging density is excellent. Mild winters keep the seasonal penalty small; this is arguably the best all-around EV state in the country.
Full-charge cost by model in Washington
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $8.20 | 3.3¢ | $32.54 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $10.25 | 3.5¢ | $35.04 |
| Tesla Model S | $13.67 | 3.7¢ | $36.94 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $16.81 | 5.5¢ | $54.67 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $11.62 | 4.0¢ | $40.20 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $9.84 | 4.1¢ | $41.41 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $13.39 | 6.2¢ | $62.12 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $10.52 | 4.0¢ | $40.20 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $10.52 | 3.4¢ | $34.17 |
| Kia EV6 | $10.52 | 3.8¢ | $37.96 |
| Kia EV9 | $13.67 | 4.9¢ | $48.81 |
| Nissan Ariya | $11.89 | 4.6¢ | $45.56 |
| Nissan Leaf | $8.20 | 4.0¢ | $40.20 |
| Rivian R1T | $18.45 | 5.7¢ | $56.94 |
| Rivian R1S | $18.45 | 5.9¢ | $59.42 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $10.52 | 4.6¢ | $45.56 |
| BMW i4 | $11.07 | 3.9¢ | $39.05 |
| Lucid Air | $15.31 | 3.4¢ | $34.17 |
| Honda Prologue | $11.62 | 4.3¢ | $42.71 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $9.70 | 4.1¢ | $41.41 |
| Tesla Model X | $13.67 | 4.6¢ | $45.56 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $11.62 | 4.6¢ | $45.56 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $23.23 | 5.7¢ | $56.94 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $23.23 | 5.7¢ | $56.94 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $28.02 | 8.5¢ | $85.42 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $13.94 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $11.62 | 4.6¢ | $45.56 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $8.88 | 3.8¢ | $37.96 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $15.03 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| Kia Niro EV | $8.75 | 3.9¢ | $39.05 |
| BMW iX | $14.35 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| BMW i5 | $11.07 | 4.1¢ | $41.41 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $9.16 | 4.4¢ | $44.09 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $12.16 | 4.1¢ | $41.41 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $14.76 | 4.3¢ | $42.71 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $10.52 | 4.6¢ | $45.56 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $12.85 | 4.4¢ | $44.09 |
| Porsche Taycan | $12.16 | 4.6¢ | $45.56 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $12.98 | 4.4¢ | $44.09 |
| Polestar 2 | $10.80 | 4.0¢ | $40.20 |
| Polestar 3 | $14.62 | 4.9¢ | $48.81 |
| Volvo EX40 | $10.80 | 4.3¢ | $42.71 |
| Volvo EX90 | $14.62 | 5.1¢ | $50.62 |
| Subaru Solterra | $9.70 | 4.3¢ | $42.71 |
| Lexus RZ | $9.70 | 4.4¢ | $44.09 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $11.75 | 5.3¢ | $52.56 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $8.75 | 4.4¢ | $44.09 |
| Fiat 500e | $5.74 | 3.8¢ | $37.96 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $12.71 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $12.71 | 4.6¢ | $45.56 |
| Acura ZDX | $13.94 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| Genesis GV60 | $10.52 | 4.1¢ | $41.41 |
| Lucid Gravity | $15.31 | 4.1¢ | $41.41 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV (2027) | $8.88 | 3.5¢ | $35.04 |
| Rivian R2 | $12.57 | 4.3¢ | $42.71 |
| Kia EV3 | $11.07 | 3.6¢ | $35.96 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $27.33 | 6.2¢ | $62.12 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | $13.94 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (electric) | $11.62 | 3.2¢ | $31.78 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $8.88 | 3.8¢ | $37.96 |
| BMW i3 (2019–2021) | $5.77 | 3.5¢ | $35.04 |
| BMW i7 | $13.90 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| Audi e-tron GT | $13.26 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | $14.49 | 5.5¢ | $54.67 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | $12.97 | 3.5¢ | $35.04 |
| Volvo EX30 | $8.75 | 3.5¢ | $35.04 |
| Polestar 4 | $12.85 | 4.3¢ | $42.71 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | $10.58 | 4.7¢ | $47.13 |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | $11.92 | 4.3¢ | $42.71 |
| Mercedes-Benz G580 (Electric G-Class) | $15.85 | 6.8¢ | $68.33 |
| MINI Cooper SE (Hardtop) | $3.95 | 3.8¢ | $37.96 |
| Fisker Ocean | $14.49 | 4.3¢ | $42.71 |
| VinFast VF 8 | $11.99 | 5.7¢ | $56.94 |
| Ford E-Transit | $12.16 | 7.6¢ | $75.93 |
| Kia EV4 | $10.66 | 3.5¢ | $35.04 |
| Toyota C-HR EV | $10.21 | 3.5¢ | $35.04 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | $10.21 | 3.9¢ | $39.05 |
| Jeep Recon | $13.67 | 5.5¢ | $54.67 |
Cost to charge a Tesla in Washington
Tesla is the most-searched brand, so here it is separately: home charging at 12.3¢/kWh versus typical Supercharger pricing (~2-3× home rates).
| Tesla | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Est. Supercharger full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $8.20 | 3.3¢ | $20.50 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $10.25 | 3.5¢ | $25.63 |
| Tesla Model S | $13.67 | 3.7¢ | $34.17 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $16.81 | 5.5¢ | $42.02 |
| Tesla Model X | $13.67 | 4.6¢ | $34.17 |
Monthly cost by daily driving in Washington
What the electricity bill looks like for a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh, ~10% charging losses) charged at home at 12.3¢/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 | $23.43 | $73.71 | $59.06 |
| 30 mi/day | 900 | $35.14 | $110.57 | $88.59 |
| 40 mi/day | 1,200 | $46.86 | $147.43 | $118.13 |
| 60 mi/day | 1,800 | $70.29 | $221.14 | $177.19 |
| 80 mi/day | 2,400 | $93.71 | $294.86 | $236.25 |
Public charging in Washington
Public DC fast charging in Washington 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 3.5× the state's 12.3¢ 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 Washington's average residential rate (12.3¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.