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How Much Does a Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2) Cost to Run?
A Level 2 EV charger (240V, 30A) draws about 7,200 watts. Charging a typical EV from empty to full takes 8-10 hours and adds roughly $8-12 to your electric bill per full charge.
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$4.61
28.8 kWh
Monthly Cost
$138.24
864.0 kWh
Yearly Cost
$1681.92
10512.0 kWh
For perspective...
At $1681.92/year, this is a major energy expense — equivalent to a car payment. Strongly consider more efficient alternatives.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Electric Vehicle Charger (Level 2)
- Charge during off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use pricing
- You don't need to charge to 100% daily — 80% is better for battery longevity
- A Level 1 charger (120V) uses only 1,440 watts but takes 40+ hours for a full charge