EV Charging Cost in Virginia: 17.05¢ per kWh

▼ 11% below US average
Residential electricity in Virginia costs 17.05¢/kWh (March 2026), the 22nd most expensive of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $10.23 — roughly 43% more than North Dakota, the cheapest state at 11.95¢/kWh.

Latest EIA data: March 2026 Published May 24, 2026 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

17.05¢
per kWh ▲ 6.83% MoM
$10.23
Full 60 kWh charge
4.9¢
Cost per mile
$1,095
Annual savings vs gas*

Virginia Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

13¢ 15¢ 17¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 17.05¢
Virginia US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Virginia

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $6.82
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $10.23
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $13.64
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $17.05

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Virginia's 17.05¢/kWh residential rate. *Annual savings assumes 1,000 miles/month vs a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon.

Over the past year, electricity in Virginia has increased 14.51%, from 14.89¢ to 17.05¢ per kWh.

Compare Virginia to Neighboring States

Kentucky
14.88¢/kWh
13% cheaper
Maryland
35.85¢/kWh
110% more expensive
North Carolina
16¢/kWh
6% cheaper
Tennessee
15.08¢/kWh
12% cheaper
West Virginia
16.37¢/kWh
4% cheaper
District of Columbia
25¢/kWh
47% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Virginia?

Residential electricity in Virginia costs 17.05¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 11% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Virginia the 22nd most expensive of all 50 states and DC.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Virginia?

At 17.05¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $6.82 for a 40 kWh battery, $10.23 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $17.05 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 4.9¢ per mile of driving.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Virginia?

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Virginia costs about $585 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,095.

Electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-861), March 2026.