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EV Charging Cost Calculator

See exactly how much it costs to charge your EV at home, how long it takes, and how much you save vs. gas.

Your Vehicle

Usage & Rates

Puget Sound Energy Schedule 7 — 2025 residential rate

Active rate$0.1178/kWh
40 mi
5 mi200 mi
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0%90%
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Per Charging Session

Energy Needed
49.20 kWh
Time to Charge
4.3 hrs
Session Cost
$5.80
Charger Output
11.5 kW

Cost Breakdown

Daily Cost$1.08
Monthly Cost$32.38
Yearly Cost$393.94

vs. Gas Savings

Compared to a 25 MPG vehicle at $5.57/gallon (WA state average, April 2026)

Estimated Yearly Savings
+ $2858.94

EV Charging in Pierce County

Why Level 2?

Level 2 chargers (240V) charge 5–8x faster than a standard outlet. Most EV owners charge overnight and wake up to a full battery. A Level 2 charger is the best home charging investment you can make.

Pierce County Electricity Rates

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) serves most of Pierce County. 2025 residential rates are $0.1178/kWh (Tier 1, first 600 kWh/mo) and $0.1478/kWh (Tier 2). PSE's EV off-peak program (Schedule 79) drops to $0.0589/kWh overnight — nearly half the standard rate. Tacoma Public Utilities customers pay $0.12/kWh.

Installation Costs

A typical Level 2 EV charger installation in Pierce County costs $500–$1,500 depending on panel capacity, wire run length, and charger type. We provide free quotes.

WA State Incentives

Washington State offers a sales tax exemption on EV charger equipment. Federal tax credits may also apply. Ask us about current incentives when you request a quote.

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