EV Charger (Level 2) Energy Cost Calculator
240V home EV charging station adding 25-30 miles of range per hour of charging.
Power Draw
7,200W
watts
Annual kWh
6,480
avg usage
Annual Cost
$842
avg national
CO₂/Year
4.63 tons
carbon impact
EV Charger (Level 2) Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$2.81
Monthly Cost
$70.20
Annual Cost
$842
Lifetime Cost
$12,636
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 10% vs standard models
~$84/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 30% more energy
~$253/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Charge during off-peak electricity hours
- ✓Set charge limit to 80% for battery health
- ✓Use smart scheduling features
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger (Level 2) (current) | 7,200W | 6,480 | $842 |
| EV Charger (Level 1, 120V) | 1,440W | 3,456 | $449 |
EV Charger (Level 2) Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$700
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$842
Lifespan 15 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$12,636
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$13,336
EV Charger (Level 2) Energy FAQ
EV Charger (Level 2) Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run an ev charger (level 2) does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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