EV Charging Cost in District of Columbia (2026)
What District of Columbia drivers actually pay to charge at home, by EV model, with the state’s average rate filled in for you.
At District of Columbia’s average residential rate of about 17.6¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $50 a month for 1,000 miles, about 5.0¢ per mile, a bit above the US average. Enter your own rate below for an exact figure.
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Monthly charging cost in District of Columbia, by EV model
At 17.6¢/kWh and 1,000 miles a month. Tap a model for its full page.
| EV model | Battery | Per charge | Per month | Per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $13.20 | $50.29 | $5.03 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 58 kWh | $10.12 | $44.00 | $4.40 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 84 kWh | $14.78 | $55.00 | $5.50 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $16.02 | $58.67 | $5.87 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $14.96 | $55.00 | $5.50 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 98 kWh | $17.25 | $83.81 | $8.38 |
| Kia EV6 | 84 kWh | $14.78 | $53.33 | $5.33 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 82 kWh | $14.43 | $56.77 | $5.68 |
| Honda Prologue | 85 kWh | $14.96 | $58.67 | $5.87 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 123 kWh | $21.65 | $73.33 | $7.33 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 77 kWh | $13.62 | $45.13 | $4.51 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $23.76 | $76.52 | $7.65 |
District of Columbia vs its neighbors
District of Columbia electricity rates for EV owners
At about 17.6¢/kWh, District of Columbia has a residential rate close to the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. The South mixes natural gas and nuclear with low delivery costs, which keeps most of the region near or below the national average.
District of Columbia is also a deregulated (retail-choice) market: you pick your own electricity plan, and the spread between plans is often wider than the gap between states. The 17.6¢ average hides plans well above and below it, so check your actual plan before trusting any average.
Charge overnight to pay less: scheduling your charging for off-peak hours, and several District of Columbia plans include discounted or free overnight windows, can drop your real cost per mile well below the state average. Our Time-of-Use calculator does that math.
District of Columbia EV charging questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in District of Columbia?+−
At District of Columbia’s average residential rate of about 17.6¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $50 a month for 1,000 miles, roughly 5.0¢ per mile. A full charge of a 75 kWh battery runs about $13.20.
Is charging an EV cheap in District of Columbia?+−
District of Columbia sits above the US average of 16.5¢/kWh, so home charging costs more than in low-rate states, but at about 5.0¢ per mile it still beats gas. A 28-mpg gas car costs about 11¢ a mile.
What does public fast charging cost in District of Columbia?+−
Public DC fast charging typically runs 40–50¢/kWh across the US, roughly three times a home rate. It is fine for road trips and expensive as a routine. Home charging on District of Columbia’s 17.6¢ rate is far cheaper.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV or buy gas in District of Columbia?+−
Charging at home wins in District of Columbia: about 5.0¢ per mile versus roughly 11¢ per mile for a 28-mpg gas car at $3.20/gallon, which saves about $768 a year at 1,000 miles a month.
District of Columbia rate: EIA residential average (2026 example value). EV efficiency: EPA ratings. Table assumes 1,000 miles/month, home charging. Estimates only. Full methodology →