Portable EV Charger & Charging Cost Calculator
Estimate your EV charging cost using your charger type, daily mileage, and electricity rate.
How It Works
This tool makes it easy to estimate your EV charging costs at home. Here's a quick guide to using the calculator:
- Step 1: Enter your average daily miles driven, your vehicle's efficiency in miles per kWh, and your local electricity rate.
- Step 2: Choose your charger output from the dropdown menu. This represents the charging speed.
- Step 3: Click "Calculate" to instantly get your daily and monthly charging costs.
- Step 4: Review the estimated charging time required to replenish the energy used for your daily commute.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tool provides a good estimate based on the values you provide. Actual costs can vary due to factors like battery pre-conditioning, ambient temperature, and charging habits.
Level 1 chargers use a standard 120V outlet and charge very slowly (about 3–5 miles of range per hour). Level 2 chargers use a 240V outlet and provide much faster charging (25–35 miles of range per hour), making them ideal for daily use.
Yes. By entering the average daily miles per vehicle, you can use this tool to get a rough estimate of the total charging cost for your fleet.
Yes. The federal tax credit for EV chargers can apply to both portable and wall-mounted Level 2 chargers. Homeowners may be eligible for a credit of up to 30% of the cost, up to $1,000.
Portable chargers are typically more affordable and flexible, as they can be plugged into a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Wall-mounted units are a more permanent solution, offering a cleaner look and sometimes higher charging speeds.
