Cost to Run a Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2)
A Level 2 EV home charger at 240V
Wattage
7,200W
Daily Usage
4h
Monthly Cost*
$148.78
Annual Cost*
$1,810.17
* At national average rate of 17.22¢/kWh
Cost to Run Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2) by State
From cheapest (Idaho: $96.34/mo) to most expensive (Hawaii: $373.08/mo).
| # | State | Rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 11.15¢ | $96.34 | $1,172.09 |
| 2 | Washington | 11.26¢ | $97.29 | $1,183.65 |
| 3 | Utah | 11.41¢ | $98.58 | $1,199.42 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 11.72¢ | $101.26 | $1,232.01 |
| 5 | North Dakota | 12.43¢ | $107.40 | $1,306.64 |
| 6 | Louisiana | 12.52¢ | $108.17 | $1,316.10 |
| 7 | Oregon | 12.55¢ | $108.43 | $1,319.26 |
| 8 | Montana | 12.81¢ | $110.68 | $1,346.59 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 12.82¢ | $110.76 | $1,347.64 |
| 10 | Tennessee | 12.91¢ | $111.54 | $1,357.10 |
| 11 | Arkansas | 13.04¢ | $112.67 | $1,370.76 |
| 12 | Nebraska | 13.08¢ | $113.01 | $1,374.97 |
| 13 | Kentucky | 13.19¢ | $113.96 | $1,386.53 |
| 14 | West Virginia | 13.44¢ | $116.12 | $1,412.81 |
| 15 | Mississippi | 13.54¢ | $116.99 | $1,423.32 |
| 16 | South Dakota | 13.74¢ | $118.71 | $1,444.35 |
| 17 | Missouri | 13.78¢ | $119.06 | $1,448.55 |
| 18 | North Carolina | 14.09¢ | $121.74 | $1,481.14 |
| 19 | Georgia | 14.27¢ | $123.29 | $1,500.06 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 14.43¢ | $124.68 | $1,516.88 |
| 21 | Virginia | 14.64¢ | $126.49 | $1,538.96 |
| 22 | Arizona | 14.78¢ | $127.70 | $1,553.67 |
| 23 | Alabama | 14.87¢ | $128.48 | $1,563.13 |
| 24 | Nevada | 14.92¢ | $128.91 | $1,568.39 |
| 25 | Delaware | 14.94¢ | $129.08 | $1,570.49 |
| 26 | Texas | 15.06¢ | $130.12 | $1,583.11 |
| 27 | Iowa | 15.14¢ | $130.81 | $1,591.52 |
| 28 | Ohio | 15.21¢ | $131.41 | $1,598.88 |
| 29 | Kansas | 15.28¢ | $132.02 | $1,606.23 |
| 30 | New Mexico | 15.34¢ | $132.54 | $1,612.54 |
| 31 | Indiana | 15.42¢ | $133.23 | $1,620.95 |
| 32 | Colorado | 15.56¢ | $134.44 | $1,635.67 |
| 33 | Minnesota | 15.63¢ | $135.04 | $1,643.03 |
| 34 | Florida | 16.22¢ | $140.14 | $1,705.05 |
| 35 | Illinois | 16.27¢ | $140.57 | $1,710.30 |
| 36 | Maryland | 16.57¢ | $143.16 | $1,741.84 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | 17.38¢ | $150.16 | $1,826.99 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | 18.36¢ | $158.63 | $1,930.00 |
| 39 | New Jersey | 18.48¢ | $159.67 | $1,942.62 |
| 40 | Michigan | 19.34¢ | $167.10 | $2,033.02 |
| 41 | Vermont | 21.43¢ | $185.16 | $2,252.72 |
| 42 | Alaska | 24.21¢ | $209.17 | $2,544.96 |
| 43 | New York | 24.33¢ | $210.21 | $2,557.57 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 25.78¢ | $222.74 | $2,709.99 |
| 45 | Maine | 26.37¢ | $227.84 | $2,772.01 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | 28.08¢ | $242.61 | $2,951.77 |
| 47 | Massachusetts | 28.58¢ | $246.93 | $3,004.33 |
| 48 | Connecticut | 29.98¢ | $259.03 | $3,151.50 |
| 49 | California | 31.22¢ | $269.74 | $3,281.85 |
| 50 | Hawaii | 43.18¢ | $373.08 | $4,539.08 |
Energy Saving Tips for Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2)
- Use power strips and turn them off when devices are not in use to eliminate phantom loads.
- Enable sleep mode or power saving settings on computers and monitors.
- Unplug chargers when not actively charging devices.
- Choose Energy Star rated electronics when purchasing new devices.
- Adjust screen brightness on TVs and monitors to reduce power consumption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much electricity does a Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2) use?
A typical Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2) uses 7200 watts and runs about 4 hours per day, consuming 28.80 kWh daily.
How much does it cost to run a Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2) per month?
At the national average electricity rate of 17.22¢/kWh, running a Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2) costs approximately $148.78 per month.
Where is it cheapest to run a Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2)?
Idaho has the lowest cost at $96.34/month, while Hawaii is the most expensive at $373.08/month.
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)