Electricity Rates in Washington & EV Charging Cost
The average residential electricity rate in Washington is 11.9¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 28% below the U.S. average, ranking #47 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
11.9¢/kWh
EIA, 2024 annual avg
Vs U.S. average
-28%
16.5¢/kWh national
Price rank
#47
of 51 (1 = highest)
Cost to charge popular EVs in Washington
Full 0–100% home charge at Washington's 11.9¢/kWh rate.
| Model | Battery | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 57.5 kWh | $7.60 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $9.92 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $12.03 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $11.24 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 77.4 kWh | $10.23 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 131 kWh | $17.32 |
| Nissan Leaf | 39 kWh | $5.16 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $17.85 |
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Frequently asked questions
The average residential electricity rate in Washington is about 11.9¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg), which is 28% below the U.S. average. That makes it #47 of 51 U.S. jurisdictions by price.