Electricity Rates in California & EV Charging Cost
The average residential electricity rate in California is 32.0¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 94% above the U.S. average, ranking #2 of 51 for price. At this rate, charging a typical 60–80 kWh EV at home costs just a few dollars. See exact costs by model below.
Residential rate
32.0¢/kWh
EIA, 2024 annual avg
Vs U.S. average
+94%
16.5¢/kWh national
Price rank
#2
of 51 (1 = highest)
Cost to charge popular EVs in California
Full 0–100% home charge at California's 32.0¢/kWh rate.
| Model | Battery | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 57.5 kWh | $20.43 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $26.64 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $32.33 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $30.19 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 77.4 kWh | $27.49 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 131 kWh | $46.53 |
| Nissan Leaf | 39 kWh | $13.85 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $47.96 |
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Frequently asked questions
The average residential electricity rate in California is about 32.0¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg), which is 94% above the U.S. average. That makes it #2 of 51 U.S. jurisdictions by price.