Name:   GoneFishin - Subject:   One Thing Date:   2/11/2019 10:40:31 PM

How much does it cost to charge an electric car generally?

As you might expect, the cost of electricity varies from place to place, the same way that fuel costs vary across the nation. However, the cost of charging an electric vehicle also reflects differences between charging at home and charging outside of the home.

One recent study conducted by Michigan's Transportation Research Institute took all of these factors into consideration and determined that the average cost to charge an electric vehicle across the nation comes to $485 per year.

Broken down further, that is just over $40 per month. In areas where investment in renewable energy is prevalent, it can be even lower. However, if you find yourself charging away from home often, you might be paying a premium to a third-party charging service.

How much to fuel a gas car vs. how much to charge a Tesla

The same study mentioned above indicated that the average cost to operate an internal combustion engine car was closer to $1,117 per year or $93 per month. Obviously, there is also the matter of range to consider. For instance, a truck that only gets 14 mpg is not the same as fueling a sedan that gets closer to 40 mpg. It is also worth noting that in some parts of the country, fuel costs can be quite outrageous, but those same areas tend to have cheaper electric costs